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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Announced November 2013
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S5200

 EX-10 S5200 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Casio EX-10

 S5200 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S5200

 EX-10 S5200 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Nikon S5200 Street photography features
67
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (384g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Nikon S5200
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery (455 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5200 Travel photography factors
65
good battery (455 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (384g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography info
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Nikon S5200 Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (384g)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S5200
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m -
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 photographs 160 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $456 $130