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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • 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 P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P510
  • Renewed by Nikon P530
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and P520 (18MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and P520 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was introduced 13 months after the P520 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-100 matches up vs the P520 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon P520

 EX-100 P520 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Casio EX-100

 P520 EX-100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon P520

 EX-100 P520 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 vs the P520.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and P520 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and P520.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon P520 will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P520 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Nikon P520 Street photography factors
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Nikon P520 Sports photography features
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P520 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery life (390 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
heavier than others (550g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography details
Nikon P520 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging factors
Nikon P520 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (550g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon P520
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix P520
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-06 2013-01-29
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $572 $380