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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and L26 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the L26 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon L26

 EX-FC100 L26 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-FC100

 L26 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L26

 EX-FC100 L26 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 against the L26.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and L26.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to give you more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
26
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
61
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 shots
Battery style - AA
Battery model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $70