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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was unveiled 14 months before the S5100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H10 scores vs the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-H10 S5100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-H10

 S5100 EX-H10 
IntroducedAugust 2010June 2009Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon S5100

 EX-H10 S5100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H10 against the S5100.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and S5100.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H10
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography info
Nikon S5100 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-06-11 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 model NP-90 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $200