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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S6000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was introduced 3 years after the S6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-10 scores versus the S6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S6000

 EX-10 S6000 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 46 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-10

 S6000 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S6000

 EX-10 S6000 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 features exterior measurements 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 S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 against the S6000.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and S6000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and S6000.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S6000 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer EX-10 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Nikon S6000
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (384g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
65
better than average battery (455 shots)
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (384g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (455 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (384 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S6000
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-14 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $456 $300