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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced at a similar time to the S3000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the S3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Nikon S3000

 EX-Z2000 S3000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 S3000 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3000

 EX-Z2000 S3000 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the S3000.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and S3000.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z2000 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Nikon S3000
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (152 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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-110 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $150