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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
97
Imaging
31
Features
12
Overall
23
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 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 S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-S5 versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S4100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 3 years prior to the S4100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S5 matches up against the S4100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S4100

 EX-S5 S4100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Casio EX-S5

 S4100 EX-S5 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S4100

 EX-S5 S4100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Nikon S4100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 against the S4100.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and S4100 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and S4100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S4100 to render more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography details
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S4100
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-02-09
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 100g (0.22 lbs) -
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 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 life - 190 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $140