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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 January 2013
Nikon L21
(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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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon L21, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 3 years after the L21 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the L21 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon L21

 EX-ZR400 L21 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 L21 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L21

 EX-ZR400 L21 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the L21.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and L21 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and L21.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Nikon L21
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
15
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Nikon L21 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
21
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix L21
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-02-03
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $180