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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Nikon L840
(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  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon L840

 EX-ZR100 L840 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 L840 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L840

 EX-ZR100 L840 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Nikon L840
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Nikon L840
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Nikon L840 Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Nikon L840
64
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
good battery life (590 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (538 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery life (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (538 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon L840
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix L840
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