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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 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 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
  • Revealed January 2015
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon S2900

 EX-Z800 S2900 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z800

 S2900 EX-Z800 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2010More recent by 54 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S2900

 EX-Z800 S2900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography details
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography advice
Nikon S2900 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery power (250 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Nikon S2900 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix S2900
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