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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 3 years before the S6100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-FC100 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S6100 EX-FC100 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S6100

 EX-FC100 S6100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 features outer 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) and the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 and the S6100.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and S6100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and S6100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to show more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-02-09
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 210 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $195