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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 7 months earlier than the L120 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon L120

 EX-FH100 L120 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-FH100

 L120 EX-FH100 
IntroducedFebruary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon L120

 EX-FH100 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH100 against the L120.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and L120.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
36
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography information
Nikon L120 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography details
Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 431 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NP-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $300