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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 20 months later than the L100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon L100

 EX-ZR10 L100 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 L100 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L100

 EX-ZR10 L100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the L100.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and L100.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR10 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Nikon L100
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Nikon L100 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $399