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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 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 S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled very close to the S8000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FH100 scores against the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-FH100 S8000 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S8000 EX-FH100 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S8000

 EX-FH100 S8000 
ReleasedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Nikon S8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 and the S8000.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and S8000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and S8000.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8000 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $300