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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
Nikon S31
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S31

 EX-ZR10 S31 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S31 EX-ZR10 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2010More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S31

 EX-ZR10 S31 
Screen typeFixed 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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Nikon S31
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Nikon S31 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Nikon S31 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S31 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
30
good max aperture (f)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Nikon S31 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
24
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S31
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon 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