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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 9 years prior to the W300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon W300

 EX-FC100 W300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W300 EX-FC100 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2009Fresher by 102 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon W300

 EX-FC100 W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 and the W300.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and W300.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
26
has manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Nikon W300 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Nikon W300
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Nikon W300
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Nikon W300
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 images
Form of battery - Built-in
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $387