Nikon D700 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D700 and the Casio Exilim EX-S5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D700 was introduced in October 2008 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D700 over Casio Exilim EX-S5.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-S5 over Nikon D700.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D700 has a 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a 2.70" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D700

Nikon D700 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.72x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-S5.

Nikon D700 features a 12.1 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36.0 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 860.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-S5 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

Nikon D700 is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 4256 x 2832 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-S5 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D700 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Casio Exilim EX-S5 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D700 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack with battery life of 1000 shots and Casio Exilim EX-S5 comes with NP-80 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D700 has a single CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D700 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D700, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-S5. Nikon D700 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D700 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D700 and ±3 range on Casio Exilim EX-S5. You can also do exposure lock and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D700 and exposure bracketing on Casio Exilim EX-S5.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash. Nikon D700 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D700.

Nikon D700 body has dimensions of 147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03") and Casio Exilim EX-S5 body has dimensions of 102 x 35 x 22 mm (4.02 x 1.38 x 0.87"). Nikon D700 weighs 1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-S5 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz).

Nikon D700

Casio Exilim EX-S5

147 mm

123 mm

102 mm

35 mm

123 mm

35 mm