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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon A100

 EX-Z800 A100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Casio EX-Z800

 A100 EX-Z800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2010More recent by 66 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon A100

 EX-Z800 A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the A100.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and A100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Nikon A100
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography advice
Nikon A100 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Nikon A100 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 shots)
max fps very slow (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery life (250 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Nikon A100
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Nikon A100
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon Coolpix A100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $162