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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D80
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7000
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon D90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and D90 (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and D90 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC100 was revealed 3 months after the D90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the D90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon D90

 EX-FC100 D90 

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Casio EX-FC100

 D90 EX-FC100 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon D90

 EX-FC100 D90 
RevealedJanuary 2009October 2008Same age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Nikon D90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the D90.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and D90 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and D90.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D90 will render greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Nikon D90 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Nikon D90 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Nikon D90
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Nikon D90 Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D90 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
21
provides face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon D90
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon D90
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon D90
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2008-10-13
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range () -
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 977
Other
Battery life - 850 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $1,199