Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L31

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 6 years before the L31 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the L31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Nikon Coolpix L31. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Nikon L31 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon L31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the L31.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and L31.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.