Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon P510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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon P520
EX-100 | P520 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Casio EX-100
P520 | EX-100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon P520
EX-100 | P520 | |||
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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).
Check the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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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 |