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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled about the same time to the L26 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the L26 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L26

 EX-ZR15 L26 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L26 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L26

 EX-ZR15 L26 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides 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) whilst the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the L26.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and L26.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Nikon L26 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (325 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Nikon L26
67
great battery power (325 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (325 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
28
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L26
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 325 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $70