Clicky

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") have different sensor size.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

The EX-H15 was revealed 4 years earlier than the S31 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H15 grades versus the S31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S31

 EX-H15 S31 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Casio EX-H15

 S31 EX-H15 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S31

 EX-H15 S31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S31 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 against the S31.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and S31.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-H15 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Nikon S31
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Nikon S31
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Nikon S31 Travel photography features
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Nikon S31 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
30
great maximum aperture (f)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging factors
Nikon S31 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
24
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S31
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $90