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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon S5200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 3 years prior to the S5200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the S5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon S5200

 EX-Z35 S5200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S5200 EX-Z35 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S5200

 EX-Z35 S5200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon S5200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the S5200.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and S5200 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and S5200.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography info
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
28
you can focus manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S5200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2013-01-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 124 gr (0.27 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 160 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $130