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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 12 months after the S6100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-ZR15 S6100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S6100 EX-ZR15 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6100

 EX-ZR15 S6100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the S6100.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and S6100.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 210 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $195