Nikon D7000 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D7000 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 D7000 was introduced in November 2010 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D7000 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 39 Focus Points (39 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Casio Exilim EX-S5 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D7000
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-S5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D7000 and Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      PROS

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      CONS

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon D7000

      Nikon D7000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D7000 over Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      Nikon D7000 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 9 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 115k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1/2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Nikon D7500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D7100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D7200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Fujifilm X-S20
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Panasonic LX100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Fujifilm X-A5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Casio EX-S5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-S5 over Nikon D7000.

      Nikon D7000 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Lighter 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz) vs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

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      Nikon D700
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7R V
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Nikon D500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PM2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-A3
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Nikon P340
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D7000 Casio Exilim EX-S5
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D7000 Casio Exilim EX-S5
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D7000 has a 3.0" screen with 921k 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 D7000

      Nikon D7000 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      Sensor

      Nikon D7000 features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 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.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D7000 is equipped with EXPEED 2 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632 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 D7000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Casio Exilim EX-S5 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      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 D7000 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1050 shots and Casio Exilim EX-S5 comes with NP-80 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D7000 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots. Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D7000 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D7000, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-S5. Nikon D7000 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D7000 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Casio Exilim EX-S5 has . Nikon D7000 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D7000 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D7000 and ±3 range on Casio Exilim EX-S5. You can also do exposure lock and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D7000 and exposure bracketing on Casio Exilim EX-S5.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D7000. Nikon D7000 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D7000.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D7000 body has dimensions of 132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.13 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 D7000 weighs 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-S5 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz).

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

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      105 mm

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      102 mm

      35 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D7000 and Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Nikon D7000 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      81
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      78
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      79
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D7000 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 and give them scores of 69 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      OVERALL
      69
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      83
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      POOR
      49
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D7000

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      75
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)


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