Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L21
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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93 Imaging
31 Features
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2010
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Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon L21, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the L21 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon L21
| EX-ZR1000 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 33 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
| L21 | EX-ZR1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L21
| EX-ZR1000 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the L21.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and L21 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and L21.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2010-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30,20,15 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-130 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $572 | $180 |