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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 9 months prior to the S8100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S8100

 EX-FC150 S8100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S8100 EX-FC150 
IntroducedSeptember 2010November 2009More modern by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S8100

 EX-FC150 S8100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the S8100.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and S8100.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S8100 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
55
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S8100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $299