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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump 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 B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon B500

 EX-100 B500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Casio EX-100

 B500 EX-100 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2014Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon B500

 EX-100 B500 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

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

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Nikon B500
42
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Nikon B500 Street photography factors
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
50
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
great battery life (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (541g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
45
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging details
Nikon B500 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (541g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon B500
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-06 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lb) 541 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 390 photographs 600 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $572 $300