Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100
Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Released November 2013
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2010
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-10 was brought out 3 years later than the S5100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-10 matches up versus the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S5100
| EX-10 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | August 2010 | Fresher by 40 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-10
| S5100 | EX-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S5100
| EX-10 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 has physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the S5100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S5100 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and S5100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The EX-10 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger EX-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Casio EX-10 Street photography factors
Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (384 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Nikon S5100 Travel photography info
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (384g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lighter than competition (132g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Casio EX-10 Vlogging features
Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (384 grams)
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-10 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-11-14 | 2010-08-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine HS 3 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 250 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.90 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 384 gr (0.85 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 455 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-130A | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $456 | $200 |