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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and L31 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was released 7 years prior to the L31 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the L31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Nikon L31

 EX-FS10 L31 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-FS10

 L31 EX-FS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon L31

 EX-FS10 L31 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the L31.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and L31.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L31 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Nikon L31 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Nikon L31
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Nikon L31
26
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging advice
Nikon L31 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
65
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (160g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon L31
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix L31
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $0