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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and A100 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS5 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon A100

 EX-ZS5 A100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 A100 EX-ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon A100

 EX-ZS5 A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the A100.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and A100 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and A100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A100 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Nikon A100 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
Nikon A100 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
Nikon A100 Sports photography factors
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Nikon A100
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
70
good battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon A100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix A100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $162