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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 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 L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 24 months after the L22 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L22

 EX-ZR15 L22 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L22 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L22

 EX-ZR15 L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical 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 L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the L22.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and L22.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Nikon L22
67
good battery (325 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L22
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 176g (0.39 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $130