Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9500

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S9500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was released 3 years earlier than the S9500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FH100 scores against the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. 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 S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S9500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the S9500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and S9500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and S9500.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.