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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 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 S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S70 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the S70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S70

 EX-S5 S70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Casio EX-S5

 S70 EX-S5 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k115kSharper screen (+173k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S70

 EX-S5 S70 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the S70.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and S70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and S70.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S70 to give you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Nikon S70
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
Nikon S70 Landscape photography info
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging features
Nikon S70 Vlogging features
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S70
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Nikon Coolpix S70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $290