Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
- Announced August 2011

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S1200pj which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S5 matches up against the S1200pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S1200pj
EX-S5 | S1200pj | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-S5
S1200pj | EX-S5 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S1200pj
EX-S5 | S1200pj | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has sizing of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S1200pj in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the S1200pj.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and S1200pj is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and S1200pj.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S1200pj to resolve extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | 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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 0.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 grams (0.22 lbs) | 186 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $130 | $499 |