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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Released September 2013
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S02 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the S02 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon S02

 EX-Z35 S02 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S02 EX-Z35 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S02

 EX-Z35 S02 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the S02.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and S02.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S02 will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography info
Nikon S02 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
good MP (13 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S02 Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Nikon S02 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S02
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 1.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 100 gr (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 210 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
Retail price $99 $177