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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 4 years earlier than the S5300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the S5300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S5300

 EX-FH100 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S5300 EX-FH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S5300

 EX-FH100 S5300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 against the S5300.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and S5300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and S5300.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S5300 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography features
36
manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Nikon S5300
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
Nikon S5300 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S5300
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 138g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $180