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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and L120 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 3 years after the L120 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-100 scores vs the L120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon L120

 EX-100 L120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-100

 L120 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L120

 EX-100 L120 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 and the L120.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and L120 is 83 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and L120.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon L120 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
27
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-06 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $572 $300