Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-H15 was introduced 7 months prior to the S5100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H15 scores against the S5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S5100
EX-H15 | S5100 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-H15
S5100 | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S5100
EX-H15 | S5100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon S5100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 against the S5100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and S5100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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 × 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $200 |