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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was launched 13 months prior to the S9100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S9100

 EX-FH100 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S9100 EX-FH100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S9100

 EX-FH100 S9100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 provides 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 S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the S9100.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography info
36
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than average in class (214g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-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 speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $329