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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 4 months prior to the S4100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z16 scores against the S4100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S4100

 EX-Z16 S4100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 S4100 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S4100

 EX-Z16 S4100 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S4100 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the S4100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and S4100 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and S4100.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S4100 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Nikon S4100 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S4100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 190 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 $140