Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8100
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8100 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced September 2010
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The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR15 was introduced 17 months after the S8100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the S8100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S8100
| EX-ZR15 | S8100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | September 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| S8100 | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S8100
| EX-ZR15 | S8100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the S8100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and S8100.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-09-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $249 | $299 |