Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8000

Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S8000 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 17 months earlier than the S8000 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the S8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers 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) and the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the S8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and S8000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to offer you more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.