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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-100 versus Nikon L21, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and L21 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 4 years after the L21 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-100 grades against the L21 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon L21

 EX-100 L21 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-100

 L21 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon L21

 EX-100 L21 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-100 versus Nikon L21 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 vs the L21.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and L21 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and L21.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography info
Nikon L21 Street photography info
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography factors
Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
Nikon L21 Travel photography features
63
great battery life (390 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Nikon L21
53
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
Nikon L21 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix L21
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-06 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $572 $180