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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon A1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 11 years earlier than the A1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the A1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon A1000

 EX-FC100 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Casio EX-FC100

 A1000 EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2009Fresher by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon A1000

 EX-FC100 A1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the A1000.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and A1000 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and A1000.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Nikon A1000
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
72
provides touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
72
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon A1000
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $477