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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 5 months prior to the L21 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon L21

 EX-Z90 L21 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-Z90

 L21 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L21

 EX-Z90 L21 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the L21.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and L21 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and L21.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Nikon L21 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L21 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $180