Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out 12 months after the S4000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 has exterior 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) and the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the S4000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and S4000 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and S4000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.