Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000
94 Imaging
35 Features
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96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced February 2010

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was introduced 2 months prior to the S3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-G1 scores vs the S3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S3000
EX-G1 | S3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-G1
S3000 | EX-G1 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S3000
EX-G1 | S3000 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the S3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and S3000 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and S3000.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-11-18 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-800 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $61 | $150 |