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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 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 L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 13 months before the L22 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon L22

 EX-FC100 L22 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Casio EX-FC100

 L22 EX-FC100 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L22

 EX-FC100 L22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon L22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 and the L22.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and L22 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and L22.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L22 to give more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Nikon L22 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Nikon L22 Vlogging details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L22
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $130