Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and B500 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and B500 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was revealed 24 months before the B500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up against the B500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Nikon Coolpix B500. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 versus the B500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and B500 is 83 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and B500.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon B500 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.