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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max 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-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the L610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZS10 scores vs the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Nikon L610

 EX-ZS10 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 L610 EX-ZS10 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon L610

 EX-ZS10 L610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the L610.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and L610 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and L610.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L610 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography info
Nikon L610 Street photography info
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Nikon L610 Sports photography info
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (120 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Travel photography with Nikon L610
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (120 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
33
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (120 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging features
Nikon L610 Vlogging features
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon L610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-08-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 240g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 120 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $150