Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000
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93 Imaging
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S8000
EX-FH100 | S8000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-FH100
S8000 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S8000
EX-FH100 | S8000 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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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 |