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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released February 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured very close to the S3000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the S3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S3000

 EX-Z550 S3000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S3000 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S3000

 EX-Z550 S3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the S3000.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S3000.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Nikon S3000
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Nikon S3000 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
28
relatively wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
Nikon S3000 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
26
relatively wide (27mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S3000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $150