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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 2 years later than the L19 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the L19 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L19

 EX-ZR15 L19 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L19 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L19

 EX-ZR15 L19 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the L19.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and L19.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L19 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Nikon L19 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Nikon L19 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Nikon L19
67
good battery life (325 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Nikon L19 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery life (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Nikon L19 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
25
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L19
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" 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 325 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $0