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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-G1 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 2 months before the S4000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the S4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S4000

 EX-G1 S4000 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-G1

 S4000 EX-G1 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S4000

 EX-G1 S4000 
LaunchedNovember 2009February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 versus Nikon S4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 against the S4000.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and S4000 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and S4000.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Nikon S4000 Street photography features
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Nikon S4000 Sports photography features
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Nikon S4000 Travel photography details
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography info
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Nikon S4000 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
28
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 131g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $61 $200