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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
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-S200 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was launched 5 years prior to the L31 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S200 scores versus the L31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Nikon L31

 EX-S200 L31 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-S200

 L31 EX-S200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010More recent by 54 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon L31

 EX-S200 L31 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S200 versus the L31.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and L31.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
Nikon L31 Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
Nikon L31 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Nikon L31
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography information
Nikon L31 Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L31 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
65
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Nikon L31
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Nikon Coolpix L31
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-120 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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