Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S570

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S570 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was revealed 4 years after the S570 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-100 grades vs the S570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix S570. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has outside 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) whilst the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 versus the S570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and S570 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and S570.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern EX-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.