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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S5 versus Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S1100pj (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 19 months before the S1100pj making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S5 matches up against the S1100pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S1100pj

 EX-S5 S1100pj 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Casio EX-S5

 S1100pj EX-S5 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S1100pj

 EX-S5 S1100pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S5 versus Nikon S1100pj in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 against the S1100pj.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and S1100pj is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and S1100pj.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S1100pj to offer you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
Nikon S1100pj Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography details
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging advice
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S1100pj
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-08-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $399