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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z280 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 24 months before the S100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the S100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S100

 EX-Z280 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S100 EX-Z280 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k115kSharper display (+705k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S100

 EX-Z280 S100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the S100.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S100 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Nikon S100 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Nikon S100
62
lighter than others in class (133g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 820 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 life - 150 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $240