Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P7800

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 5 years prior to the P7800 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the P7800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has outer 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 P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 and the P7800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and P7800 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon P7800 will give you more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.