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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520 Comparison

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Casio EX-FC100

9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Casio EX-FC100, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Nikon P520, which was introduced in January 2013 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 4 years older than P520. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Nikon P520 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-29
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 24-1000 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in GPS
  • 550g. 125 x 84 x 102 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix P510 Compare

Nikon P520 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P530. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P530 vs Nikon Coolpix P520
Nikon Coolpix P530 vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Nikon Coolpix P520
Weight
156 g vs 550 g 394 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 24mm 24 mm wider coverage


Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P520 over Casio Exilim EX-FC100
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Sensor Resolution
18 MP vs 9 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 2.7" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 230k dots 299% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
1000mm vs mm 1000 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
41.7× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 8.50 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Nikon Coolpix P520
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 3.2" Large display
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 7.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Nikon Coolpix P520
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
8.50 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P520 has external dimensions of 125 x 84 x 102 mm (4.92 x 3.31 x 4.02″) and weighs 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520. Casio EX-FC100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 79mm thinner than Nikon P520.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC100 is significantly lighter (394g ) than the Nikon P520 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FC100 nor Nikon Coolpix P520 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P520's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

Moreover, Nikon P520 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Casio EX-FC100 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to P520.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Nikon P520 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Nikon P520's sensor provides 9MP more than Casio EX-FC100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and P520 sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 Cameras


Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 features a F3.6-8.5 zoom lens whereas Nikon P520 features a 24-1000 mm F3.0-5.9 41.7× zoom lens.

Casio EX-FC100 has 24mm wider coverage than the Nikon P520. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.00, Nikon P520 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon P520 has 1000mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC100. At f5.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
P520
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
P520
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
P520
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon P520 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon P520 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon P520 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P520 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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41.7X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
550g
Body Thickness 102mm
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Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P520 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon P520: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon P520 scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Nikon P520
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #74 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #651 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon P520 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC100. Otherwise, Nikon P520 is the better camera overall.

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Nikon P520 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix P520
Brand Casio Nikon
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-29
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.46mm2
Megapixels 9 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 24-1000 mm (41.7×)
Max Aperture F3.6-8.5 F3.0-5.9
Macro Focus Range n/a 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 156g 550g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm 125 x 84 x 102mm
Battery Life n/a 200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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