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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was revealed about the same time to the L810 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the L810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L810

 EX-ZR15 L810 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L810 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L810

 EX-ZR15 L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the L810.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and L810.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (325 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Nikon L810
67
good battery power (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L810
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 430 gr (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $280