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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and L32 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and L32 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was released 7 years before the L32 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the L32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon L32

 EX-Z270 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Casio EX-Z270

 L32 EX-Z270 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon L32

 EX-Z270 L32 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the L32.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and L32.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon L32 will show more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Nikon L32
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
39
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
Nikon L32 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
Nikon L32 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Nikon L32
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
48
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Nikon L32 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
66
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon L32
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Nikon Coolpix L32
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $120