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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 5 months earlier than the P310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the P310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon P310

 EX-ZR15 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 P310 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon P310

 EX-ZR15 P310 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outside measurements 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 P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the P310.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and P310.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P310 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (325 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Nikon P310 Travel photography info
67
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Nikon P310
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon P310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-06-22
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 gr (0.39 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $700