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
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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.
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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.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S31
| EX-ZR10 | S31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 | September 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S31
| EX-ZR10 | S31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |