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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon L31
(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
  • Announced January 2015
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and L31 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the L31 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z35 grades against the L31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon L31

 EX-Z35 L31 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-Z35

 L31 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 59 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon L31

 EX-Z35 L31 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the L31.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and L31.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Nikon L31
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Nikon L31
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L31 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Nikon L31 Landscape photography features
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Nikon L31 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
65
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon L31
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix L31
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 - 200 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NP-82 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $0