Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(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
- Released August 2010
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Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-ZR15 was released 17 months later than the S5100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S5100
| EX-ZR15 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | August 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| S5100 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5100
| EX-ZR15 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the S5100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S5100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-08-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 132 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 325 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-110 | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $249 | $200 |