Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(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
- Released February 2010

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H10 was revealed 7 months before the L21 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H10 matches up versus the L21 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Nikon Coolpix L21. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon L21
EX-H10 | L21 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-H10
L21 | EX-H10 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon L21
EX-H10 | L21 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has sizing of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon L21 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H10 vs the L21.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and L21.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H10 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-06-11 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 169 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NP-90 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $180 |