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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 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-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 13 months before the S3100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the S3100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Nikon S3100

 EX-Z2000 S3100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 S3100 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3100

 EX-Z2000 S3100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the S3100.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and S3100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (152g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
Nikon S3100 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (152 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging details
Nikon S3100 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average (152 grams)
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-02-09
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.34 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $139