Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L31
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33 Features
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94 Imaging
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27 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L31 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and L31 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and L31 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe EX-Z29 was introduced 6 years before the L31 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the L31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L31 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon Coolpix L31. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon L31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon L31
EX-Z29 | L31 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-Z29
L31 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | March 2009 | More recent by 71 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon L31
EX-Z29 | L31 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon L31 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 against the L31.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and L31.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon L31 will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L31 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Nikon Coolpix L31 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Nikon Coolpix L31 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-03 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 life | - | 200 photos |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-60 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $79 | $0 |