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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Released February 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the S3100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the S3100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon S3100

 EX-Z800 S3100 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-Z800

 S3100 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S3100

 EX-Z800 S3100 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 versus Nikon S3100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the S3100.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and S3100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Nikon S3100
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Nikon S3100 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3100 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S3100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 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 operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $139