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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and A900 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the A900 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-100 matches up against the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon A900

 EX-100 A900 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-100

 A900 EX-100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2014More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon A900

 EX-100 A900 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 and the A900.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and A900 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and A900.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon A900 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography factors
Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (390 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Nikon A900
63
good battery (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Nikon A900
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-06 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $572 $400