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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 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 S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released 5 years earlier than the S6900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the S6900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon S6900

 EX-ZS5 S6900 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 S6900 EX-ZS5 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S6900

 EX-ZS5 S6900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides physical 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 S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the S6900.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and S6900 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and S6900.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6900 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Nikon S6900
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Sports photography highlights
32
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography info
Nikon S6900 Travel photography info
70
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging details
Nikon S6900 Vlogging details
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
70
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S6900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 181g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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