Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon L610
EX-Z280 | L610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-Z280
L610 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L610
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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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 |