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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and L120 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the L120 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 scores against the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon L120

 EX-FC100 L120 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-FC100

 L120 EX-FC100 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L120

 EX-FC100 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 and the L120.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and L120 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and L120.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to render extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Nikon L120 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Nikon L120
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Nikon L120 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Nikon L120 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $300