Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P310

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-100 versus Nikon P310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and P310 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 20 months after the P310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-100 grades versus the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Nikon Coolpix P310. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 versus the P310.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and P310 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and P310.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon P310 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger EX-100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.