Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Released June 2013

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") have different sensor dimensions.

The EX-ZR10 was brought out 3 years prior to the S31 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the S31 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S31
EX-ZR10 | S31 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Casio EX-ZR10
S31 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S31
EX-ZR10 | S31 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the S31.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and S31.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR10 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Nikon Coolpix S31 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.9" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 18.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $190 | $90 |