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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
  • Launched November 2009
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 2 months prior to the L21 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the L21 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon L21

 EX-FC150 L21 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-FC150

 L21 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon L21

 EX-FC150 L21 
AnnouncedNovember 2009February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 features external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon L21 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the L21.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and L21.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-FC150 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L21 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Nikon L21 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Nikon L21 Sports photography info
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L21 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix L21
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2010-02-03
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $180