Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was announced 4 years prior to the L810 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the L810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon L810
EX-FC100 | L810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Casio EX-FC100
L810 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L810
EX-FC100 | L810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the L810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and L810 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and L810.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L810 to resolve more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.2 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 430g (0.95 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-40 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $280 |