Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 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
- Launched September 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Nikon Coolpix L21. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon L21
EX-H20G | L21 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-H20G
L21 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L21
EX-H20G | L21 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon L21 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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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 |