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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(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
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
  • Released February 2010
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon L21

 EX-H10 L21 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-H10

 L21 EX-H10 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon L21

 EX-H10 L21 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography features
Nikon L21 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
18
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography factors
Nikon L21 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography factors
Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography factors
Nikon L21 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography features
Nikon L21 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging information
Nikon L21 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Nikon Coolpix L21
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