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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 11 months before the S100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the S100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S100

 EX-ZR10 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S100 EX-ZR10 
RevealedAugust 2011September 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k461kClearer screen (+359k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S100

 EX-ZR10 S100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has dimensions 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-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the S100.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and S100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S100 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Nikon S100
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
Nikon S100 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix S100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Organic LED monitor
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 - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 176g (0.39 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $190 $240