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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH100 was announced 4 years earlier than the S31 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the S31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S31

 EX-FH100 S31 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S31 EX-FH100 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S31

 EX-FH100 S31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has proportions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the S31.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and S31 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and S31.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged EX-FH100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S31 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Nikon S31 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
52
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography details
Nikon S31 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Nikon S31
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S31 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
30
great maximum aperture (f)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
Nikon S31 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
24
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S31
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $90