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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 23 months before the S31 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the S31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S31

 EX-ZR100 S31 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S31 EX-ZR100 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S31

 EX-ZR100 S31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the S31.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and S31 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and S31.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR100 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Nikon S31 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S31 Sports photography highlights
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Nikon S31 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S31 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
30
good maximum aperture (f)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Nikon S31 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S31
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 204g (0.45 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $90