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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(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
Nikon S3000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S3000

 EX-G1 S3000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-G1

 S3000 EX-G1 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S3000

 EX-G1 S3000 
AnnouncedNovember 2009February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

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

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Nikon S3000 Street photography information
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Nikon S3000 Travel photography information
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Nikon S3000
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
rather wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
26
rather wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S3000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Nikon Coolpix S3000
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