Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L21
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L21 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced February 2010
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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-ZR15 was brought out 24 months later than the L21 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the L21 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon L21
| EX-ZR15 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| L21 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon L21
| EX-ZR15 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the L21.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and L21.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-02-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed C2 |
| 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 | 8 megapixel |
| 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 support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| 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 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 325 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-110 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $249 | $180 |
