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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Released February 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was released very close to the S3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-S7 scores against the S3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S3000

 EX-S7 S3000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-S7

 S3000 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S3000

 EX-S7 S3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the S3000.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and S3000.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Nikon S3000 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S3000
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $140 $150