Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10/Casio-EX-ZR10-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix L20 front Nikon Coolpix L20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L20/Nikon-L20-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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
(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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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Nikon Coolpix L20. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon L20
EX-ZR10 | L20 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-ZR10
L20 | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L20
EX-ZR10 | L20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L20-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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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 |