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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 3 years after the L20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the L20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon L20

 EX-ZR1000 L20 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2009Newer by 45 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 L20 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L20

 EX-ZR1000 L20 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the L20.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and L20 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and L20.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L20 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Nikon L20 Street photography information
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Nikon L20
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
26
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Nikon L20
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $572 $120