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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon L21, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 3 years later than the L21 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon L21

 EX-ZR800 L21 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 L21 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon L21

 EX-ZR800 L21 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the L21.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and L21.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Nikon L21 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Nikon L21
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
15
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Nikon L21
74
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Nikon L21 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Nikon L21
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix L21
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-07 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 8MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $429 $180