Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S32

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S32 (13MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the S32 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the S32 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 and the S32.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and S32 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and S32.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S32 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.