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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 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 P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and P950 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 12 years before the P950 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the P950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Nikon P950

 EX-FS10 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Casio EX-FS10

 P950 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2009Fresher by 133 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon P950

 EX-FS10 P950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 against the P950.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and P950 is 96 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and P950.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P950 to result in extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P950 Portrait photography factors
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Nikon P950 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
55
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Nikon P950
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon P950
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2020-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 300s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 1005g (2.22 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $797