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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 4 years before the S6400 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S5 matches up against the S6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S6400

 EX-S5 S6400 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-S5

 S6400 EX-S5 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S6400

 EX-S5 S6400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 offers 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 S6400 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the S6400.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and S6400 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and S6400.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6400 to provide extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Nikon S6400
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Nikon S6400
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (160 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
27
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S6400
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 160 shots
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 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $500