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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 17 months before the L24 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the L24 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon L24

 EX-Z280 L24 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Casio EX-Z280

 L24 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L24

 EX-Z280 L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon L24 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 and the L24.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and L24 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and L24.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L24 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Nikon L24 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (133g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L24
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $119