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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 6 months later than the S70 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 grades against the S70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S70

 EX-Z550 S70 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S70 EX-Z550 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kSharper screen (+58k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S70

 EX-Z550 S70 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the S70.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and S70.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S70 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Nikon S70 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Nikon S70 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Nikon S70 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix S70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 288 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $290