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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon S9900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the S9900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 grades against the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon S9900

 EX-FC100 S9900 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S9900 EX-FC100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S9900

 EX-FC100 S9900 
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon S9900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the S9900.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and S9900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and S9900.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to provide greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
Nikon S9900 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
77
lighter than competition (289g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
73
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon S9900
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $300