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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 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
  • Launched November 2013
Nikon L21
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon L21

 EX-10 L21 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 46 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-10

 L21 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon L21

 EX-10 L21 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Nikon L21
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (384g)
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography factors
Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Nikon L21 Travel photography information
65
good battery life (455 shots)
features touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (384g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Nikon L21
33
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (384 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix L21
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