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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 24 months after the L120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon L120

 EX-ZR700 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 L120 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L120

 EX-ZR700 L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the L120.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and L120 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and L120.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Nikon L120
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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 (30,20,15 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 431g (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 470 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $370 $300