Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Nikon Coolpix S3100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Nikon S3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Nikon S3100
EX-Z2000 | S3100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-Z2000
S3100 | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S3100
EX-Z2000 | S3100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | |
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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 |