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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 7 months before the S1200pj so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the S1200pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon S1200pj

 EX-ZS5 S1200pj 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-ZS5

 S1200pj EX-ZS5 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S1200pj

 EX-ZS5 S1200pj 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has sizing of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the S1200pj.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and S1200pj is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and S1200pj.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography details
Nikon S1200pj Street photography details
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography information
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography information
32
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (186g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
38
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging info
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging info
27
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (186g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S1200pj
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 186 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 ID - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $499