Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon L24
EX-Z280 | L24 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Casio EX-Z280
L24 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L24
EX-Z280 | L24 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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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 |