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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-100 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and P950 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and P950 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was introduced 7 years prior to the P950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-100 grades vs the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon P950

 EX-100 P950 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Casio EX-100

 P950 EX-100 
IntroducedJanuary 2020February 2014More modern by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon P950

 EX-100 P950 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 versus the P950.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and P950 is 83 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and P950.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon P950 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Nikon P950 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
57
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Nikon P950
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery (390 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P950 Travel photography highlights
63
good battery (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P950 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (390 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon P950
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-06 2020-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lbs) 1005g (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 pictures 290 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $797