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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was launched 12 months after the S4000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZS10 matches up against the S4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Nikon S4000

 EX-ZS10 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 S4000 EX-ZS10 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon S4000

 EX-ZS10 S4000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the S4000.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and S4000 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and S4000.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZS10 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Nikon S4000
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography advice
Nikon S4000 Sports photography advice
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography highlights
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging information
Nikon S4000 Vlogging information
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
28
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 131g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $200