Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon S5100

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 19 months earlier than the S5100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S12 grades against the S5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the S5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and S5100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.