Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L21
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Revealed February 2010
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the L21 (8MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-FC100 was manufactured 13 months before the L21 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon L21
| EX-FC100 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-FC100
| L21 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L21
| EX-FC100 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has sizing of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 against the L21.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and L21 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and L21.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-FC100 to give you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156g (0.34 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-40 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $300 | $180 |