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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched September 2013
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the S02 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS10 was launched 3 years earlier than the S02 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS10 scores versus the S02 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Nikon S02

 EX-ZS10 S02 

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 S02 EX-ZS10 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon S02

 EX-ZS10 S02 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has specifications of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the S02.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and S02 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and S02.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZS10 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S02 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography advice
Nikon S02 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
59
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography features
Nikon S02 Landscape photography features
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging info
Nikon S02 Vlogging info
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon S02
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO - 1600
Min native ISO - 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.40 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 100g (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 210 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One -
Launch cost $120 $177