Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A900

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.