Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S3000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S3000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 13 months prior to the S3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the S3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Nikon S3000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon S3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the S3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and S3000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S3000 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.