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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon L20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 4 years later than the L20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the L20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon L20

 EX-ZR700 L20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 L20 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L20

 EX-ZR700 L20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside 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 L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the L20.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and L20.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Nikon L20 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L20 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Nikon L20 Travel photography details
71
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
52
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Nikon L20 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
24
lighter than average in class (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 135 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 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 One One
Price at launch $370 $120