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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand 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 B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-100 versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and B600 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and B600 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was released 6 years earlier than the B600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-100 matches up versus the B600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon B600

 EX-100 B600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Casio EX-100

 B600 EX-100 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2014Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon B600

 EX-100 B600 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical 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 B600 has proportions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 against the B600.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and B600 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and B600.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon B600 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Nikon B600
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Nikon B600
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (280 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon B600 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (280 per charge)
heavier than average in class (500g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon B600 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (280 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (500 grams)
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon B600
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix B600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-06 2019-01-18
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 280 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $297