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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 months before the L22 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z280 grades against the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon L22

 EX-Z280 L22 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Casio EX-Z280

 L22 EX-Z280 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L22

 EX-Z280 L22 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the L22.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and L22 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and L22.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Nikon L22 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Nikon L22 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L22
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix L22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 model NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $130