Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 4 years prior to the L840 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the L840 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the L840.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and L840 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and L840.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L840 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.