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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon L100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 10 months later than the L100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-G1 grades vs the L100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon L100

 EX-G1 L100 
RevealedNovember 2009February 2009More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-G1

 L100 EX-G1 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon L100

 EX-G1 L100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon L100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the L100.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and L100 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and L100.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-G1 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-G1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Nikon L100
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Nikon L100 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Nikon L100
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-18 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 ID NP-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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