Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L19

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 7 months after the L19 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 grades against the L19 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Nikon Coolpix L19. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the L19.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and L19 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and L19.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z280 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z280 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.