Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000
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37 Features
65 Overall
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36 Features
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S6000
EX-10 | S6000 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 46 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-10
S6000 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S6000
EX-10 | S6000 | |||
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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).
See the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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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 |