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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was announced 7 months later than the S3000 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S200 grades versus the S3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Nikon S3000

 EX-S200 S3000 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-S200

 S3000 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S3000

 EX-S200 S3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the S3000.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and S3000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-S200 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography advice
Nikon S3000 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography features
Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
28
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging features
Nikon S3000 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
26
pretty wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S3000
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-120 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $150