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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Released January 2015
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the S2900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the S2900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Nikon S2900

 EX-Z400 S2900 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S2900 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S2900

 EX-Z400 S2900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 against the S2900.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and S2900.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Nikon S2900
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Nikon S2900 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Nikon S2900 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
good battery power (250 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery power (250 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Nikon S2900 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $117