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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 24 months earlier than the S5300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the S5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S5300

 EX-ZR15 S5300 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S5300 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5300

 EX-ZR15 S5300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the S5300.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and S5300.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Nikon S5300 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others (138g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
35
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S5300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 138g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 180 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $180