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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and L32 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and L32 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 6 years before the L32 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the L32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon L32

 EX-Z29 L32 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Casio EX-Z29

 L32 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2009More modern by 71 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon L32

 EX-Z29 L32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 offers external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 and the L32.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and L32.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon L32 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Nikon L32
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L32 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
71
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
Nikon L32 Vlogging advice
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon L32
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Nikon Coolpix L32
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 photos
Form 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 recording
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $79 $120