Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S810c

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S810c (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was introduced 2 months earlier than the S810c and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 scores vs the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 features outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S810c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 against the S810c.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and S810c is 83 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and S810c.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S810c will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.