Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S5300

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S5300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 3 years before the S5300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the S5300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and S5300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and S5300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.