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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 6 months later than the L120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon L120

 EX-ZR100 L120 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 L120 EX-ZR100 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L120

 EX-ZR100 L120 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the L120.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and L120.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Nikon L120
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Nikon L120
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Nikon L120 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $300