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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon L830
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and L840 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and L840 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was launched 12 months before the L840 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-100 scores vs the L840 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon L840

 EX-100 L840 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Casio EX-100

 L840 EX-100 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L840

 EX-100 L840 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 enjoys physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L840 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 and the L840.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and L840 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and L840.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L840 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L840 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
36
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Nikon L840 Street photography factors
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Nikon L840
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L840 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (390 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (538 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Nikon L840 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (538g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon L840
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-06 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max 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 size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.86 lbs) 538 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 photos 590 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $400