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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 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 S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 4 months before the S6100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-ZR10 S6100 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S6100 EX-ZR10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S6100

 EX-ZR10 S6100 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2011Same age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the S6100.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and S6100.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Nikon S6100 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $195