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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the L120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon L120

 EX-Z33 L120 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-Z33

 L120 EX-Z33 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon L120

 EX-Z33 L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the L120.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and L120 is 97 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and L120.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L120 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Nikon L120 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Nikon L120 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 life - 330 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-82 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $120 $300