Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S01

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and S01 (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S01 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z550 scores against the S01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Nikon Coolpix S01. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S01 has measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S01.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and S01.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-Z550 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.