Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S5200 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was announced 10 months later than the S5200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-10 grades against the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-10 vs the S5200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S5200 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and S5200.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S5200 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.