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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 6 months after the S3100 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZS15 grades versus the S3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Nikon S3100

 EX-ZS15 S3100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S3100 EX-ZS15 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S3100

 EX-ZS15 S3100 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the S3100.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and S3100.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
Nikon S3100 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (154g)
max ISO too low (0)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3100 Sports photography factors
32
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Nikon S3100
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography info
32
fast max aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3100 Vlogging factors
26
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (154g)
28
really wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S3100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-18 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $248 $139