Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S5100
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Released August 2010
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Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S5100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-FC100 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the S5100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the S5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S5100
| EX-FC100 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-FC100
| S5100 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S5100
| EX-FC100 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the S5100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and S5100 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and S5100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S5100 to offer extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-08-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 132g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-40 | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $300 | $200 |