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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 12 months before the L28 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the L28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L28

 EX-ZR15 L28 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L28 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L28

 EX-ZR15 L28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the L28.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and L28.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Nikon L28 Travel photography details
67
great battery (325 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery life (280 per charge)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Nikon L28
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
29
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L28
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE 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 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 176g (0.39 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 shots 280 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $90