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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and S3100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was launched 3 years before the S3100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the S3100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Nikon S3100

 EX-FS10 S3100 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-FS10

 S3100 EX-FS10 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S3100

 EX-FS10 S3100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the S3100.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and S3100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3100 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography information
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Nikon S3100
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography info
Nikon S3100 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Nikon S3100
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
26
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging features
Nikon S3100 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S3100
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $139