Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Released August 2011

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was announced 11 months before the S100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up against the S100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S100
EX-H20G | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-H20G
S100 | EX-H20G | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+359k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S100
EX-H20G | S100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the S100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and S100 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and S100.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S100 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 820k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 | - | 150 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $240 |