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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S6100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was announced 3 years later than the S6100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 grades vs the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-100 S6100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-100

 S6100 EX-100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S6100

 EX-100 S6100 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the S6100.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and S6100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and S6100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon S6100 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer EX-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography details
Nikon S6100 Street photography details
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
50
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
63
great battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-06 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 210 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $572 $195