Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S8100
EX-FC150 | S8100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-FC150
S8100 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S8100
EX-FC150 | S8100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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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 |