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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 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 L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 22 months prior to the L610 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon L610

 EX-ZR10 L610 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 L610 EX-ZR10 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2010More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L610

 EX-ZR10 L610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the L610.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and L610.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Nikon L610 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Nikon L610 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (120 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors (240g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (120 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (120 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Nikon L610 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 120 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $150