Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Older Model is Nikon S9100
- Successor is Nikon S9500

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S9300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S9300
EX-FC100 | S9300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-FC100
S9300 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S9300
EX-FC100 | S9300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outer 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 S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the S9300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and S9300.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9300 to offer greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-07-16 |
Body design | 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 | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen 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 speed | - | 6.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 | - | 200 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $249 |