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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FS10 was announced 8 years earlier than the A100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Nikon A100

 EX-FS10 A100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Casio EX-FS10

 A100 EX-FS10 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 85 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon A100

 EX-FS10 A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon A100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the A100.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and A100.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A100 to result in greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A100 Portrait photography factors
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Nikon A100 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Nikon A100 Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography info
Nikon A100 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A100 Landscape photography factors
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Nikon A100 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon A100
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix A100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 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 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $162