Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Refreshed by Nikon P7100

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

The EX-FC100 was introduced 22 months prior to the P7000 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 scores against the P7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon P7000
EX-FC100 | P7000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Casio EX-FC100
P7000 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P7000
EX-FC100 | P7000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has sizing of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the P7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and P7000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and P7000.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon P7000 will give greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-11-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 310 grams (0.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $354 |