Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L120
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Released November 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Nikon L110

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L120 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was released 15 months earlier than the L120 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon L120
EX-FC150 | L120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-FC150
L120 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon L120
EX-FC150 | L120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the L120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and L120.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-11-16 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 pounds) | 431 grams (0.95 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-40 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $350 | $300 |