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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
16
Overall
26

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the S01 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 5 years before the S01 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FS10 grades against the S01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Nikon S01

 EX-FS10 S01 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Casio EX-FS10

 S01 EX-FS10 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S01

 EX-FS10 S01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the S01.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and S01.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S01 will resolve more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography information
Nikon S01 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Nikon S01
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than others (96g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Nikon S01 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than others (96g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (190 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Nikon S01
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging advice
Nikon S01 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
lighter than others (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S01
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix S01
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 96g (0.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 190 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One -
Pricing at release $200 $170