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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon L26, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 6 months before the L26 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon L26

 EX-ZR100 L26 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 L26 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L26

 EX-ZR100 L26 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the L26.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and L26.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L26 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Nikon L26 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $70