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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was announced 5 years prior to the L31 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the L31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon L31

 EX-ZS5 L31 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 L31 EX-ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon L31

 EX-ZS5 L31 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the L31.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and L31 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and L31.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L31 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L31 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Nikon L31
38
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
65
reasonably wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon L31
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 200 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $100 $0