Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6000
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S6000 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-FC100 was released 13 months earlier than the S6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FC100 scores against the S6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S6000
EX-FC100 | S6000 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-FC100
S6000 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S6000
EX-FC100 | S6000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has exterior 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) and the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 against the S6000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and S6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and S6000.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $300 |