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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was announced 11 months before the S3100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S7 grades vs the S3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S3100

 EX-S7 S3100 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-S7

 S3100 EX-S7 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S3100

 EX-S7 S3100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S3100 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 versus the S3100.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and S3100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S3100 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Nikon S3100
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3100 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S3100
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $140 $139