Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S1000pj

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 4 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-10 grades versus the S1000pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the S1000pj.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and S1000pj is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and S1000pj.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-10 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher EX-10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.