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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon S5200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 18 months before the S5200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S5200

 EX-ZR100 S5200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S5200 EX-ZR100 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S5200

 EX-ZR100 S5200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the S5200.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and S5200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5200 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Nikon S5200 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S5200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 160 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $130