Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- Announced January 2015
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z550 was brought out 6 years earlier than the S2900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 scores against the S2900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S2900
EX-Z550 | S2900 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z550
S2900 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 61 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S2900
EX-Z550 | S2900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers 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 S2900 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S2900.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and S2900.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $149 | $117 |