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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H10 versus Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was brought out 20 months prior to the L120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H10 scores versus the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon L120

 EX-H10 L120 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-H10

 L120 EX-H10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011June 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon L120

 EX-H10 L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H10 vs the L120.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and L120.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L120 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography information
Nikon L120 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography factors
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
Nikon L120 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-11 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $300