Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S31

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 8 months before the S31 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S31 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the S31.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and S31 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and S31.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.