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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 20 months after the L20 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon L20

 EX-ZR10 L20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 L20 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L20

 EX-ZR10 L20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the L20.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and L20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR10 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Nikon L20 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
Nikon L20 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
lighter than average in class (135g)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 176g (0.39 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $120