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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J4
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H10 versus Nikon 1 J3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and 1 J3 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H10 was introduced 5 years prior to the 1 J3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H10 matches up versus the 1 J3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon 1 J3

 EX-H10 1 J3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Casio EX-H10

 1 J3 EX-H10 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2009More recent by 54 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon 1 J3

 EX-H10 1 J3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H10 versus Nikon 1 J3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the 1 J3.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and 1 J3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and 1 J3.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H10 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 J3 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (201g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Nikon 1 J3
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Nikon 1 J3
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-06-11 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 135
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Available lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
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 194g (0.43 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 420
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $170