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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
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
  • Released August 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-ZR15 S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (325 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Nikon S5100 Travel photography information
67
good battery (325 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Nikon S5100 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon 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