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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Updated by Nikon D7200
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and D7100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was brought out 7 months later than the D7100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-10 scores against the D7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon D7100

 EX-10 D7100 
AnnouncedNovember 2013April 2013More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Casio EX-10

 D7100 EX-10 
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon D7100

 EX-10 D7100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 provides physical measurements 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 D7100 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the D7100.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and D7100 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and D7100.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D7100 will resolve extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography details
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography factors
Nikon D7100 Street photography factors
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (384g)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Nikon D7100
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (455 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (455 per charge)
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (384g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
Nikon D7100 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (384g)
30
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon D7100
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon D7100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon D7100
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-11-14 2013-04-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 765 grams (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1256
Other
Battery life 455 images 950 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $456 $800