Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Nikon D90. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon D90
EX-FC100 | D90 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Casio EX-FC100
D90 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon D90
EX-FC100 | D90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | October 2008 | Same age | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and D90 is 94 and 60 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon D90 | |
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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 |