Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L20

Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and L20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was announced 5 years later than the L20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-100 grades versus the L20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix L20. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the L20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and L20 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and L20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-100 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 should have a benefit in sensor technology.