Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3500

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 19 months earlier than the S3500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the S3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and S3500.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.