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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the S70 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S70 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 5 months before the S70 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S70

 EX-Z29 S70 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S70 EX-Z29 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k115kCrisper screen (+173k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S70

 EX-Z29 S70 
AnnouncedMarch 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the S70.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and S70.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S70 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Nikon S70
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Nikon S70 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S70 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (160g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Nikon S70
31
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging information
Nikon S70 Vlogging information
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others (160g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-03 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 115k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $79 $290