Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S70

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the S70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the S70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Nikon Coolpix S70. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Nikon S70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the S70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and S70.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S70 to produce extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.