Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon L21
EX-ZR700 | L21 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-ZR700
L21 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L21
EX-ZR700 | L21 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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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 |
Cost at launch | $370 | $180 |