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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2015
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S2900

 EX-Z550 S2900 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S2900 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S2900

 EX-Z550 S2900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Nikon S2900 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Nikon S2900
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Nikon S2900 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Nikon S2900 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S2900
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