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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 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
  • Announced September 2010
Nikon L20
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon L20

 EX-H20G L20 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-H20G

 L20 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L20

 EX-H20G L20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Nikon L20 Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
54
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Nikon L20 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Nikon L20
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
24
lighter than competition (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix L20
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