Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Launched January 2015

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31 Overview
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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon L31
EX-S5 | L31 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-S5
L31 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon L31
EX-S5 | L31 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon L31 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Nikon Coolpix L31 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Nikon Coolpix L31 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.60 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100 grams (0.22 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $130 | $0 |