Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-H15 Comparison

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Nikon L31

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

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14 MP | 1/2.3 CCD Sensor

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Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-H15 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing L31 and EX-H15, two Compact cameras from Nikon and Casio. Nikon Coolpix L31 is a Ultracompact class camera and Casio Exilim EX-H15 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Nikon L31 was introduced to the market in January 2015 and Casio EX-H15 was launched in January 2010. As you can see, EX-H15 is 5 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 the Nikon L31 and Casio EX-H15 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-H15 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-01-06

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 64 - 3200

24-240 mm F3.2-5.7 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

161g. 101 x 60 x 28 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon L31 and Casio EX-H15 compare 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-H15

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
Weight	160 g vs 161 g	1 g lighter
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-H15 over Nikon Coolpix L31

In-built Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3 vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution	461k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 26mm	2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	240mm vs 130mm	110 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	10× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	5.70 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	2.01µm2 vs 1.76µm2	14% larger pixel area

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Casio Exilim EX-H15

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Casio Exilim EX-H15

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 Resolution	230k dots vs 461k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	6.50 vs 5.70	Slow lenses at tele

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Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-H15: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L31 and Casio EX-H15 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-H15 has external dimensions of 101 x 60 x 28 mm (3.98 x 2.36 x 1.1″) and weighs 161 g (0.35 lb / 5.68 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L31 and the Casio EX-H15. Nikon L31 is 5mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Casio EX-H15 but it is also 1mm thicker.

Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the Casio EX-H15 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L31 and Casio EX-H15.

Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the Casio EX-H15 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon L31 is 1g lighter than the Casio EX-H15 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

L31

EX-H15

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

L31

EX-H15

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L31 nor Casio Exilim EX-H15 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Casio EX-H15's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon L31's 2.7" screen.

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

Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-H15: 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-H15 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the L31 and EX-H15 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Casio EX-H15 Cameras

Nikon L31 and Casio EX-H15 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-H15 has 14% larger pixel area (2.01µm² 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-H15 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L31 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Casio EX-H15 features a 24-240 mm F3.2-5.7 10× zoom lens.

Casio EX-H15 has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon L31. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.20 at the wide end. On the tele end, Casio EX-H15 has 110mm longer reach than the Nikon L31. At f5.70, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L31

EX-H15

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L31

EX-H15

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L31

EX-H15

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L31

EX-H15

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon L31 and Casio EX-H15 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L31 and Casio EX-H15 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-H15 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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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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-H15 for Street Photography

GOOD

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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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon L31 for Sports Photography

POOR

Casio EX-H15 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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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
240 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Nikon L31 for Daily Photography

POOR

Casio EX-H15 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
161g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon L31 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Casio EX-H15 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
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon L31 vs Casio EX-H15: 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-H15, 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-H15 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-H15

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #308 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #976 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Casio EX-H15 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon L31 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L31 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix L31	Casio Exilim EX-H15
Brand	Nikon	Casio
Announced	2015-01-14	2010-01-06
Body Type	Ultracompact	Compact
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	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4320 x 3240
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×)	24-240 mm (10×)
Max Aperture	F3.2-6.5	F3.2-5.7
Macro Focus Range	10cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.70"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.60 m	n/a
External Flash
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	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	160g	161g
Dimensions	96 x 59 x 29mm	101 x 60 x 28mm
Battery Life	200 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction