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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was introduced 2 years later than the S100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-10 scores versus the S100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S100

 EX-10 S100 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2011Fresher by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k820kSharper display (+102k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-10

 S100 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S100

 EX-10 S100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3.5"3.5"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 against the S100.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S100 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and S100.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S100 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Nikon S100 Street photography information
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Nikon S100 Travel photography information
65
good battery life (455 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging details
Nikon S100 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S100
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 455 images 150 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $456 $240