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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon L610
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon L610

 EX-FC100 L610 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-FC100

 L610 EX-FC100 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L610

 EX-FC100 L610 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Nikon L610 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L610 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (120 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Nikon L610 Vlogging information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L610
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix L610
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