Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5200

Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 12 months before the S5200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the S5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external 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 S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the S5200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S5200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S5200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.