Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3000

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 13 months earlier than the S3000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the S3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the S3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and S3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3000 to render more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.