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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and L31 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and L31 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 7 years prior to the L31 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the L31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon L31

 EX-Z270 L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-Z270

 L31 EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon L31

 EX-Z270 L31 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon L31 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the L31.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and L31.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon L31 will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Nikon L31
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L31 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography info
Nikon L31 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Nikon L31 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
65
rather wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon L31
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Nikon Coolpix L31
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery model 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $0