Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S02

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z400 versus Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 5 years before the S02 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the S02 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Nikon Coolpix S02. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has sizing of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the S02.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and S02.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S02 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.