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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 2 months before the S5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FH100 scores against the S5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-FH100 S5100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S5100 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S5100

 EX-FH100 S5100 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the S5100.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S5100 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography factors
Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition (132g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Nikon S5100 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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-90 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $200