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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • 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
  • Launched August 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 2 months after the S5100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-ZR10 S5100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S5100 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S5100

 EX-ZR10 S5100 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the S5100.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and S5100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (132g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Nikon S5100 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competitors (132g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 132 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 model NP-110 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $190 $200