Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Revealed January 2015
Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z800 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z800 was revealed 5 years before the S2900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z800 grades against the S2900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon S2900
EX-Z800 | S2900 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z800
S2900 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | August 2010 | More recent by 54 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S2900
EX-Z800 | S2900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys external measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 versus Nikon S2900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the S2900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and S2900.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S2900 to result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-120 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $150 | $117 |