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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S5100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 2 months later than the S5100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades against the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-Z16 S5100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 S5100 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S5100

 EX-Z16 S5100 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the S5100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and S5100 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and S5100.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
Nikon S5100 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5100 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Nikon S5100 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (132g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-08-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 132 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $100 $200