Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Nikon Coolpix S3100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Nikon S3100 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 versus Nikon S3100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.