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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the L120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H15 scores vs the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon L120

 EX-H15 L120 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-H15

 L120 EX-H15 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon L120

 EX-H15 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 features outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 and the L120.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and L120.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Nikon L120
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography information
Nikon L120 Travel photography information
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Nikon L120 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $300