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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched 12 months later than the L20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the L20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon L20

 EX-H15 L20 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-H15

 L20 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon L20

 EX-H15 L20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has 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) whilst the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H15 vs the L20.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and L20.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher EX-H15 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
Nikon L20 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Nikon L20 Travel photography details
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography features
Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $120