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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Announced September 2010
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 5 years before the L840 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the L840 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon L840

 EX-ZR10 L840 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 L840 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2010More recent by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L840

 EX-ZR10 L840 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys 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) while the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the L840.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and L840 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and L840.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Nikon L840 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Nikon L840
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
great battery pack (590 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (538g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Nikon L840
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (590 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Nikon L840 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (538 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon L840
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 176 grams (0.39 lb) 538 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 life - 590 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $190 $400