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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z800 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the L31 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the L31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon L31

 EX-Z800 L31 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-Z800

 L31 EX-Z800 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon L31

 EX-Z800 L31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the L31.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and L31.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L31 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L31 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography details
Nikon L31 Travel photography details
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Nikon L31 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
65
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon L31
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon Coolpix L31
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 - 200 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model NP-120 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $0