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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon L21, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was released 3 years after the L21 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon L21

 EX-ZR700 L21 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 L21 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L21

 EX-ZR700 L21 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the L21.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and L21.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Nikon L21 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L21 Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
15
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Nikon L21
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Nikon L21
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 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 Single Single
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