Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S32

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the S32 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the S32.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and S32.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S32 will offer more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.