Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3100
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced March 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2011

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3100 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S3100 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S3100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z29 was launched 23 months before the S3100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the S3100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S3100
EX-Z29 | S3100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-Z29
S3100 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S3100
EX-Z29 | S3100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S3100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 against the S3100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and S3100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S3100 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $79 | $139 |