Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4000
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4000 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S5 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-S5 was brought out 13 months prior to the S4000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S4000
EX-S5 | S4000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Casio EX-S5
S4000 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S4000
EX-S5 | S4000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Nikon S4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Nikon S4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the S4000.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and S4000 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and S4000.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S4000 to provide more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lb) | 131 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $130 | $200 |