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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 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 L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and L830 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and L830 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was unveiled at a similar time to the L830 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-100 scores versus the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon L830

 EX-100 L830 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Casio EX-100

 L830 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L830

 EX-100 L830 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 and the L830.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and L830 is 83 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and L830.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L830 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography features
Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Nikon L830 Sports photography details
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Nikon L830
63
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery power (390 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Nikon L830
53
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Nikon L830 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
28
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon L830
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 508 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 photos 390 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $572 $300