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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S31 (1/2.9") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 5 months later than the S31 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-10 grades against the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S31

 EX-10 S31 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Casio EX-10

 S31 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S31

 EX-10 S31 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2013Same generation
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 versus the S31.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S31 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and S31.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-10 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Nikon S31 Street photography information
67
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384g)
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S31 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (455 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Nikon S31
65
great battery pack (455 shots)
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proof
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S31 Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (455 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
30
great maximum aperture (f)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging features
Nikon S31 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (384 grams)
24
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S31
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix S31
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-14 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 7.3
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m -
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 455 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $456 $90