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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 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 L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and L21 (8MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 8 months later than the L21 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-H20G scores against the L21 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon L21

 EX-H20G L21 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-H20G

 L21 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L21

 EX-H20G L21 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the L21.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and L21.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer EX-H20G will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Nikon L21 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
18
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Nikon L21 Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Nikon L21
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
21
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Nikon L21 Vlogging features
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix L21
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $180