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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 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-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 8 months later than the S3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the S3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S3000

 EX-Z16 S3000 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2010More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-Z16

 S3000 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3000

 EX-Z16 S3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the S3000.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and S3000 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and S3000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-Z16 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Nikon S3000 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3000 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3000 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model - EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $150