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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
43
Features
25
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 3 years before the S3500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S3500

 EX-ZR10 S3500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S3500 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013September 2010More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S3500

 EX-ZR10 S3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the S3500.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and S3500.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Nikon S3500 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Nikon S3500 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S3500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $85