Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S5200

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S5200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S5200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was launched 13 months after the S5200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-100 scores against the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 and the S5200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and S5200 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and S5200.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S5200 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.