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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 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-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was announced 6 years earlier than the L31 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the L31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Nikon L31

 EX-Z2000 L31 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 L31 EX-Z2000 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon L31

 EX-Z2000 L31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Nikon L31 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the L31.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and L31.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L31 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Nikon L31 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography factors
Nikon L31 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (152 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography factors
Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (152 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
Nikon L31 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L31 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (152g)
65
really wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon L31
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $0