Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and L31 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 7 years before the L31 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the L31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Nikon Coolpix L31. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Nikon L31 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon L31 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 against the L31.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and L31 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and L31.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to give extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.