Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon L830

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Overview
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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon L840
EX-ZR100 | L840 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Casio EX-ZR100
L840 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L840
EX-ZR100 | L840 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 23-855mm (37.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per sec | 7.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 538g (1.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 590 photographs |
Battery form | - | AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $400 |