Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3500

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S3500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was brought out 9 months later than the S3500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-10 grades versus the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 offers external 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 S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 against the S3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and S3500 is 83 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and S3500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S3500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 will have an edge in sensor tech.