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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
Nikon S100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S100

 EX-H20G S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S100 EX-H20G 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k461kSharper screen (+359k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S100

 EX-H20G S100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Nikon S100 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Nikon S100 Vlogging details
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (216g)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S100
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S100
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