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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years after the L20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L20

 EX-ZR15 L20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 L20 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L20

 EX-ZR15 L20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the L20.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and L20.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Nikon L20 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery pack (325 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than competition (135g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
24
lighter than competition (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $120