Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S31

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the S31 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 5 years before the S31 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outer dimensions 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 S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 against the S31.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and S31 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and S31.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S31 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.