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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 12 months before the L610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon L610

 EX-ZR100 L610 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 L610 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L610

 EX-ZR100 L610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the L610.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and L610 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and L610.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L610 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Nikon L610
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Nikon L610 Sports photography details
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Nikon L610 Travel photography info
64
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (120 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (120 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Nikon L610 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 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 sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 204g (0.45 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $150