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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 2 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the L100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L100

 EX-ZR15 L100 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L100 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L100

 EX-ZR15 L100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the L100.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and L100.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Nikon L100
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Nikon L100
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 325 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $399