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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7700
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was launched 4 years earlier than the P7100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the P7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon P7100

 EX-FC100 P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Casio EX-FC100

 P7100 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P7100

 EX-FC100 P7100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 and the P7100.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and P7100 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and P7100.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon P7100 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Nikon P7100
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Nikon P7100 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
max fps very slow (1.3 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
56
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (395g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Nikon P7100 Vlogging information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average (395 grams)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P7100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-02-20
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
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 156g (0.34 pounds) 395g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Form 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 feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $750