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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 2 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon L100

 EX-ZR100 L100 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 L100 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L100

 EX-ZR100 L100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the L100.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and L100 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and L100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR100 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Nikon L100 Sports photography information
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Nikon L100
63
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal 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 sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $399