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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and L32 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 6 years before the L32 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the L32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon L32

 EX-Z550 L32 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Casio EX-Z550

 L32 EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon L32

 EX-Z550 L32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 and the L32.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and L32.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Nikon L32
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Nikon L32
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Nikon L32 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery pack (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery pack (320 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
48
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Nikon L32 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
66
quite wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon L32
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix L32
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $120