Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and L20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was released 4 years later than the L20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 grades versus the L20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Nikon Coolpix L20. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 vs the L20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and L20 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and L20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-10 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.