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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Introduced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S02 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 4 years before the S02 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the S02 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S02

 EX-Z550 S02 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S02 EX-Z550 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2010More modern by 44 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S02

 EX-Z550 S02 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has proportions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the S02.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and S02.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-Z550 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S02 Portrait photography advice
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Nikon S02 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Nikon S02
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Nikon S02
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
59
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S02 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
33
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Nikon S02 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
33
touch screen
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S02
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix S02
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 1.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 143 grams (0.32 lb) 100 grams (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 -
Launch cost $149 $177