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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 5 months later than the L21 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the L21 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon L21

 EX-FH100 L21 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-FH100

 L21 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon L21

 EX-FH100 L21 
RevealedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 against the L21.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and L21 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and L21.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-FH100 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Nikon L21 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Nikon L21
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography factors
Nikon L21 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Nikon L21 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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-90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $180