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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 16 months later than the L120 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L120

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 L120 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2011Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 L120 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L120

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 L120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the L120.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and L120.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Nikon L120
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
43
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Nikon L120 Travel photography factors
71
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (525mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
52
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
27
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 500 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $300