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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 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
  • Announced July 2011
Nikon L20
(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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 2 years after the L20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the L20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon L20

 EX-ZR100 L20 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 L20 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L20

 EX-ZR100 L20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the L20.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and L20 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and L20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L20 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Nikon L20 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
26
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Nikon L20 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
24
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal 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 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 grams (0.45 lbs) 135 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $120