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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon L20

 EX-10 L20 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-10

 L20 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon L20

 EX-10 L20 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography features
Nikon L20 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography details
Nikon L20 Street photography details
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (384g)
54
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L20 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (455 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Nikon L20 Travel photography advice
65
great battery pack (455 shots)
has touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (384g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
55
lighter than average (135 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (455 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Nikon L20 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (384g)
24
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m -
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 455 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $456 $120