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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 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 S9300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-FC100 S9300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S9300 EX-FC100 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S9300

 EX-FC100 S9300 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9300 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix S9300
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