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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed within a month of the S4100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the S4100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon S4100

 EX-ZS5 S4100 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 S4100 EX-ZS5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S4100

 EX-ZS5 S4100 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 has external measurements 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 S4100 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the S4100.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and S4100 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and S4100.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography info
Nikon S4100 Street photography info
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography info
Nikon S4100 Sports photography info
32
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
67
includes focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography features
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S4100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 - 190 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $100 $140