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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and A100 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 8 years earlier than the A100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 grades versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon A100

 EX-S5 A100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Casio EX-S5

 A100 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon A100

 EX-S5 A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 and the A100.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and A100 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and A100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon A100 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Nikon A100 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Nikon A100 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Nikon A100
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (250 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography features
Nikon A100 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery life (250 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Nikon A100
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Nikon A100
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Nikon Coolpix A100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 9MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.1fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $162