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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon S3100
(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
  • Launched February 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 13 months prior to the S3100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the S3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S3100

 EX-Z550 S3100 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S3100 EX-Z550 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S3100

 EX-Z550 S3100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the S3100.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and S3100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Nikon S3100 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Travel photography highlights
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
42
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Nikon S3100 Vlogging features
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
28
really wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S3100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-02-09
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $139