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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 5 months earlier than the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon L21

 EX-Z450 L21 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-Z450

 L21 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L21

 EX-Z450 L21 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 against the L21.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and L21 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and L21.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z450 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Nikon L21 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Nikon L21
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Nikon L21 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (128g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Nikon L21
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" 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-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $180