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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 9 months before the S5100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-FC150 S5100 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S5100 EX-FC150 
IntroducedAugust 2010November 2009Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S5100

 EX-FC150 S5100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the S5100.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and S5100.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S5100 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Nikon S5100
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
30
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
lighter than average in class (132g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5100 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $200