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Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1 Comparison

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Nikon L31

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing L31 and EX-G1, two Ultracompact cameras from Nikon and Casio. Nikon L31 was introduced to market in January 2015 and Casio EX-G1 was launched in November 2009. As you can see, EX-G1 is 6 years older than L31. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L31 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3' CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 160g. 96 x 59 x 29 mm

Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-11-18
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 38-114 mm F3.9-5.4 Zoom Lens
  • 2.50" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 154g. 104 x 64 x 20 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L31 over Casio Exilim EX-G1
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.5" 0.2 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1250s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 38mm 12 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
130mm vs 114mm 16 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 3× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
3.6m vs 2.4m 1.2m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-G1 over Nikon Coolpix L31
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
154 g vs 160 g 6 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.40 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2 32% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Casio Exilim EX-G1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Casio Exilim EX-G1
In-body Image Stabilization
Digital only vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.50" vs 2.50" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L31 has external dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries). Casio EX-G1 has external dimensions of 104 x 64 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.52 x 0.79″) and weighs 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1. Nikon L31 is 8mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Casio EX-G1 but it is also 9mm thicker.

Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1.

Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1.
Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-G1 is 6g lighter than the Nikon L31 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Average
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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

L31
EX-G1
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of EX-G1, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to L31.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L31's 2.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-G1's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L31 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Casio EX-G1 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the L31 and EX-G1 sensor size comparison.

Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 Cameras


Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Casio EX-G1 has 32% larger pixel area (2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2) compared to Nikon L31, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L31 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Casio EX-G1 features a 38-114 mm F3.9-5.4 3× zoom lens.

Nikon L31 has 12mm wider coverage than the Casio EX-G1. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L31 has 16mm longer reach than the Casio EX-G1. However, with a max aperture of f5.40, Casio EX-G1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L31
EX-G1
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

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L31
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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L31
EX-G1
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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L31
EX-G1
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L31 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Casio EX-G1 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L31 for Street Photography

POOR

Casio EX-G1 for Street Photography

POOR
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
38 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Nikon L31 for Sports Photography

POOR

Casio EX-G1 for Sports Photography

POOR
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1250s
Focus Points
114 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon L31 for Daily Photography

POOR

Casio EX-G1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
160g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
154g
Body Thickness 20mm
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Nikon L31 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Casio EX-G1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
38 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-G1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L31 and Casio EX-G1 scores compare:

Nikon L31
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #105 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1132 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Casio EX-G1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #42 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #931 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Casio EX-G1 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon L31 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon L31 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L31 Casio Exilim EX-G1
Brand Nikon Casio
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-11-18
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3' 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×) 38-114 mm (3×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.5 F3.9-5.4
Macro Focus Range 10cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 2.50"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.60 m 2.40 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 160g 154g
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm 104 x 64 x 20mm
Battery Life 200 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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