Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S80

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S80 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 18 months earlier than the S80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z29 scores against the S80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Nikon Coolpix S80. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the S80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and S80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S80 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.