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Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Comparison

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Nikon S6100

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Casio. Nikon S6100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Casio EX-ZS15 was launched in July 2011. There is only 5 months difference between S6100 and EX-ZS15 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon S6100 has a 16.0 MP and Casio EX-ZS15 has a 14.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S6100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-07-18
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO -
  • Mount
  • Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 154g. 103 x 59 x 20 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Max ISO
3.200 vs 0 0% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
196mm vs mm 196 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
7× vs more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 over Nikon Coolpix S6100
Weight
154 g vs 175 g 21 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 28mm 28 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 3.70 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 5.60 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 0k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Casio EX-ZS15 has external dimensions of 103 x 59 x 20 mm (4.06 x 2.32 x 0.79″) and weighs 154 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15. Nikon S6100 is 5mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Casio EX-ZS15 but it is also 7mm thicker.

Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15.

Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15.
Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-ZS15 is 21g lighter than the Nikon S6100 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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S6100
EX-ZS15
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-ZS15's screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S6100 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Casio EX-ZS15 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the S6100 and EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison.

Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 Cameras


Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Casio EX-ZS15 features a zoom lens.

Casio EX-ZS15 has 28mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 196mm longer reach than the Casio EX-ZS15. However, with a max aperture of f, Casio EX-ZS15 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100
EX-ZS15
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100
EX-ZS15
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100
EX-ZS15
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100
EX-ZS15
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S6100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Casio EX-ZS15 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Casio EX-ZS15 for Street Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Casio EX-ZS15 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
196 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Casio EX-ZS15 for Daily Photography

POOR
Compact Body
175g
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
154g
Body Thickness 20mm
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Casio EX-ZS15 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S6100 vs Casio EX-ZS15: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S6100 and Casio EX-ZS15 scores compare:

Nikon S6100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #184 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #749 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Casio EX-ZS15
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S6100 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Brand Nikon Casio
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-07-18
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 0 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 0 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-196 mm (7×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.7-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 3cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3"
Resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 175g 154g
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm 103 x 59 x 20mm
Battery Life 210 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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