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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S640 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 6 months prior to the S640 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC100 grades against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S640

 EX-FC100 S640 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S640 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S640

 EX-FC100 S640 
RevealedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S640 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the S640.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and S640 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and S640.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S640 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Nikon S640 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Nikon S640
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Nikon S640 Vlogging info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
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 file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $225