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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 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 S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 years prior to the S6300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S6300

 EX-FC100 S6300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S6300 EX-FC100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S6300

 EX-FC100 S6300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the S6300.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and S6300.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to offer you more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S6300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $200