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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and L32 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 5 years before the L32 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the L32 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon L32

 EX-Z16 L32 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Casio EX-Z16

 L32 EX-Z16 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2010More recent by 52 months
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon L32

 EX-Z16 L32 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the L32.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and L32 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and L32.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L32 to result in more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Nikon L32 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Nikon L32
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery power (320 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
Nikon L32 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery power (320 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery power (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Nikon L32
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon L32
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Nikon Coolpix L32
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 - 320 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $120