Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Nikon Coolpix L20. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L20
EX-ZR15 | L20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-ZR15
L20 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L20
EX-ZR15 | L20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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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 |