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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A100 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 6 years prior to the A100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon A100

 EX-Z35 A100 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A100 EX-Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010More modern by 71 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon A100

 EX-Z35 A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the A100.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and A100.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A100 to give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Nikon A100 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Nikon A100 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
low fps (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Nikon A100
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery pack (250 per charge)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
Nikon A100 Landscape photography details
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
Nikon A100 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix A100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-21 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $162