Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P900

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-100 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and P900 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and P900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was introduced 12 months before the P900 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-100 matches up versus the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor 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") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has specifications of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

See the Casio EX-100 and Nikon P900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the P900.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and P900 is 83 and 52 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and P900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon P900 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.