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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S1200pj
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S1200pj

 EX-S5 S1200pj 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-S5

 S1200pj EX-S5 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S1200pj

 EX-S5 S1200pj 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography info
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography info
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (186 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging factors
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging factors
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (186 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S1200pj
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
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