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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 22 months later than the S5100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the S5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S5100

 EX-ZR300 S5100 
RevealedMay 2012August 2010More recent by 22 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S5100 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S5100

 EX-ZR300 S5100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the S5100.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and S5100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Nikon S5100 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Nikon S5100 Travel photography features
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average (132 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S5100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 132 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $200