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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 6 months later than the S9100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 S9100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 S9100 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 S9100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the S9100.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and S9100.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (214g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
36
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
67
 better than average battery life (325 shots)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than average (214 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
40
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (214 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 images 270 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $329