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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(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)
  • 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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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

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 Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-10 S5100 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2010Fresher by 40 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper 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).

Compare the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon S5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S5100 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
42
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")
21
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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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography factors
Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
67
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)
62
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 Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
43
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
27
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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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Nikon S5100 Travel photography info
65
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
62
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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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
58
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")
32
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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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging features
Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
33
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)
31
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon 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