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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 5 months after the S100 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S100

 EX-ZR15 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S100 EX-ZR15 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k461kCrisper display (+359k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S100

 EX-ZR15 S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the S100.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Nikon S100 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Nikon S100 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Nikon S100 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (325 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Nikon S100 Travel photography features
67
great battery power (325 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
35
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 820 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 pictures 150 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $240