Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S8200

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S8200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was announced 2 years later than the S8200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-100 scores vs the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 versus the S8200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and S8200 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and S8200.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S8200 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.