Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S5200

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S5200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-H15 scores versus the S5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 has physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 versus the S5200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and S5200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and S5200.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind in sensor innovation.