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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 3 years earlier than the S9100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H10 matches up vs the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon S9100

 EX-H10 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-H10

 S9100 EX-H10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2009Newer by 25 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon S9100

 EX-H10 S9100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H10 vs the S9100.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and S9100.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H10
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography advice
Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography features
Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
57
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
41
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging details
Nikon S9100 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-06-11 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $329