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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the S02 (13MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S02 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the S02 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon S02

 EX-Z800 S02 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-Z800

 S02 EX-Z800 
RevealedSeptember 2013August 2010Newer by 37 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S02

 EX-Z800 S02 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 features outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 and the S02.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and S02.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-Z800 will offer you more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S02 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (13MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
Nikon S02 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Nikon S02
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S02 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Nikon S02
42
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
33
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
33
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S02
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 1.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 100 grams (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
Pricing at launch $150 $177