Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon L100
EX-ZR100 | L100 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-ZR100
L100 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L100
EX-ZR100 | L100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |