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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 16 months before the L26 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the L26 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon L26

 EX-ZR10 L26 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 L26 EX-ZR10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012September 2010More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L26

 EX-ZR10 L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the L26.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and L26.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L26 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Nikon L26 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $190 $70