Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched February 2009

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was launched 20 months after the L20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up against the L20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Nikon Coolpix L20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon L20
EX-H20G | L20 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-H20G
L20 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L20
EX-H20G | L20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G versus the L20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and L20.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix L20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lbs) | 135g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $120 |