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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 4 years prior to the S3300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores against the S3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S3300

 EX-FC100 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S3300 EX-FC100 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S3300

 EX-FC100 S3300 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside measurements 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 S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S3300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the S3300.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and S3300 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and S3300.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to result in greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S3300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $99