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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched at a similar time to the S100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S100

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 S100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-ZR100

          

          

            
 S100 EX-ZR100 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k461kClearer display (+359k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S100

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 S100 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the S100.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S100 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and S100.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
29
 has manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
39
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Nikon S100 Street photography details
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (204 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Nikon S100 Sports photography details
46
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (150 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Nikon S100 Travel photography info
63
 lighter than others (204 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
 has touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
43
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
45
 focusing manually
 really wide (28mm)
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Nikon S100 Vlogging features
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (204g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing external mic jack
35
 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal 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 diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
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
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Launch cost $300 $240