Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Released February 2010

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and L21 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-10 was unveiled 3 years after the L21 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 scores vs the L21 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon L21
EX-10 | L21 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 46 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-10
L21 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon L21
EX-10 | L21 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon L21 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 against the L21.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and L21 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and L21.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-10 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-14 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 8MP |
Anti alias 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 250s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 lb) | 169 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-130A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $456 | $180 |