Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S100

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was launched 2 years later than the S100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-100 matches up against the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 and the S100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and S100 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and S100.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S100 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.