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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 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 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
  • Launched August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 7 months earlier than the L610 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L610

 EX-ZR15 L610 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L610 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L610

 EX-ZR15 L610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys external 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 L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the L610.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and L610.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Nikon L610 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Nikon L610
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (240g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Nikon L610 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Nikon L610
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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 325 photographs 120 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $150