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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 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
  • Released January 2012
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L830, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 24 months prior to the L830 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the L830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L830

 EX-ZR15 L830 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L830 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L830

 EX-ZR15 L830 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has proportions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the L830.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and L830 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and L830.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Nikon L830
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon L830 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Nikon L830 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L830 Travel photography highlights
67
better than average battery (325 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
great battery (390 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Nikon L830
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
28
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L830
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 508g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 390 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $300