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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Launched June 2010
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9900
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S9700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the S9700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S9700

 EX-FH100 S9700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S9700 EX-FH100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S9700

 EX-FH100 S9700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the S9700.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and S9700.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
36
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S9700
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 232g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $350