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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the S5100 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S5100 was released 3 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S5100 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S5100 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon S5100

 XZ-2 iHS S5100 
AnnouncedDecember 2012August 2010Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S5100 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S5100 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The S5100 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older S5100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average (132g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (346g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
36
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (346g)
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $450