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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 4 months before the L120 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G grades against the L120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon L120

 EX-H20G L120 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-H20G

 L120 EX-H20G 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L120

 EX-H20G L120 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G features external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the L120.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and L120 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and L120.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (216g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
Nikon L120 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Nikon L120
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Nikon L120 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (216g)
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 images
Type 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $300