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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-S7 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and L31 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 5 years before the L31 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S7 grades vs the L31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon L31

 EX-S7 L31 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-S7

 L31 EX-S7 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 59 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon L31

 EX-S7 L31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 against the L31.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and L31.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L31 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L31 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Nikon L31 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Nikon L31
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Nikon L31 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L31 Landscape photography highlights
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Nikon L31 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
65
decently wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon L31
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Nikon Coolpix L31
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" 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 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $140 $0