Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Launched August 2012

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and L610 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was released 4 years before the L610 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon L610
EX-FC100 | L610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-FC100
L610 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L610
EX-FC100 | L610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 and the L610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and L610 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and L610.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L610 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-08-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 120 photos |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-40 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $150 |