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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 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
  • Revealed August 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 2 months after the S5100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H20G scores vs the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S5100

          

          

            
 EX-H20G S5100 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-H20G

          

          

            
 S5100 EX-H20G 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S5100

          

          

            
 EX-H20G S5100 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 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).
Look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S5100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the S5100.
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and S5100 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and S5100.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

            Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
34
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Nikon S5100 Street photography info
53
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than others in class (216g)
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (132g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
38
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Travel photography highlights
60
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (216g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 lighter than competition (132g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
46
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
 heavier than others in class (216g)
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (132 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 132g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $200