Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 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
- Launched November 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon L21
EX-FC150 | L21 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-FC150
L21 | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon L21
EX-FC150 | L21 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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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 |