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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 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 S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was introduced 7 months earlier than the S6100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-FH100 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S6100 EX-FH100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S6100

 EX-FH100 S6100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the S6100.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
Nikon S6100 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $195