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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 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 Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Released September 2013
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the S02 (13MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed 3 years before the S02 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the S02 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon S02

 EX-ZS5 S02 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 S02 EX-ZS5 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S02

 EX-ZS5 S02 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers external 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) while the Nikon S02 has sizing 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the S02.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and S02 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and S02.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZS5 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography details
Nikon S02 Street photography details
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Nikon S02 Sports photography advice
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
59
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S02 Landscape photography highlights
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging information
Nikon S02 Vlogging information
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S02
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix S02
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 1.40 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 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)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 100g (0.22 lbs)
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 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Card slots Single -
Launch price $100 $177