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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
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-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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-H15 S5100 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-H15

 S5100 EX-H15 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S5100

 EX-H15 S5100 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
34
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Nikon S5100 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Nikon S5100 Travel photography features
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others in class (132g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Nikon S5100 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix S5100
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