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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase 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 S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S9500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was launched 13 months after the S9500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-100 matches up against the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon S9500

 EX-100 S9500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-100

 S9500 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S9500

 EX-100 S9500 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 vs the S9500.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and S9500 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and S9500.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S9500 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
31
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Nikon S9500
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
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high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
63
good battery life (390 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (205g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Nikon S9500 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon S9500
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-06 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 230 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $572 $230