Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S2900

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released 5 years before the S2900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the S2900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the S2900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and S2900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and S2900.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S2900 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.