Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S3100

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and S3100 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S3100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 3 years prior to the S3100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the S3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the S3100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and S3100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S3100 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.