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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 5 years earlier than the S2900 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the S2900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon S2900

 EX-Z35 S2900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S2900 EX-Z35 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 59 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S2900

 EX-Z35 S2900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z35 against the S2900.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and S2900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Nikon S2900
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Nikon S2900
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography factors
Nikon S2900 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery (250 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography highlights
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $99 $117