Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S620

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was announced 4 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-10 matches up versus the S620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 features outside 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 S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon S620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 versus the S620.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S620 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and S620.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-10 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger EX-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.