Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P7100

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was launched 3 years earlier than the P7100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the P7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 against the P7100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and P7100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.