Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L820

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 18 months before the L820 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the L820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and L820 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and L820.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L820 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.