Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Nikon S3000
EX-Z2000 | S3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-Z2000
S3000 | EX-Z2000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3000
EX-Z2000 | S3000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
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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 |