Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon D200

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon D200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the D200 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and D200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 3 years later than the D200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the D200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon D200. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon D200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon D200 has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the D200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and D200 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and D200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The younger EX-Z29 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.