Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X Overview
Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the D40X (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and D40X (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe EX-100 was unveiled 6 years after the D40X which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-100 grades versus the D40X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon D40X. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon D40X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon D40X
EX-100 | D40X | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | May 2007 | More modern by 82 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Casio EX-100
D40X | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon D40X
EX-100 | D40X | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 offers external dimensions 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 D40X has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).
See the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 and the D40X.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and D40X is 83 and 71 respectively.
Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and D40X.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-100 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon D40X Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Nikon D40X | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Nikon D40X |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-02-06 | 2007-05-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.7 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 369.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 17.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389 gr (0.86 lbs) | 522 gr (1.15 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 516 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | EN-EL9 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $572 | $375 |