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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 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 L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 3 years earlier than the L610 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon L610

 EX-Z280 L610 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-Z280

 L610 EX-Z280 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2009More recent by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L610

 EX-Z280 L610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got external measurements 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 L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 against the L610.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and L610 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and L610.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L610 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Nikon L610 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (133g)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L610
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 120 images
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $150