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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Nikon L610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the L610 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the L610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon L610

 EX-FH100 L610 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-FH100

 L610 EX-FH100 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon L610

 EX-FH100 L610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 against the L610.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and L610 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and L610.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L610 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Nikon L610 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Nikon L610
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than others in class (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging factors
Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon L610
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix L610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 120 images
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NP-90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $150