Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3000

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was released 18 months after the S3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS15 scores vs the S3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the S3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and S3000.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS15 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.