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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 20 months before the S8100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the S8100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S8100

 EX-FC100 S8100 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S8100 EX-FC100 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S8100

 EX-FC100 S8100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior 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 S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon S8100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the S8100.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and S8100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S8100 to give you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Nikon S8100
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Nikon S8100 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
55
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S8100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $299