| Attribute |
Nikon Coolpix L3 × | 
Casio EXILIM EX-Z120 × |
| General | | |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L3 | Casio EXILIM EX-Z120 |
| Brand | Nikon | Casio |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ | https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/ |
| Model number | L3 | EX-Z120 |
| Camera format | Compact | Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2006 | 2005 |
| Tripod mount | - | - |
| Length (mm) | 91 | 90 |
| Width (mm) | 26 | 27 |
| Height (mm) | 61 | 60 |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 138 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/1.8 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 38.2 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 7.18 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 5.32 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 2.22 | 2.34 |
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 |
| Color filter type | - | RGBG |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | | |
| Image resolution | - 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
| - 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
- 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
- 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | - | |
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 1.6 | - |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | + | + |
| Movie resolution | | |
| Image Storage | | |
| Movie file format | QuickTime | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens | Nikkor | - |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 38.00 - 116.00 | 38.00 - 114.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 2.00 | 7.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 3 | 3 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.19 - 0.31 | 0.20 - 0.36 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 30 | 40 |
| Macro focus range (cm) | - | 10 - 50 |
| Optical image stabilization | - | - |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) | | |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF | Contrast Detection |
| Auto focus assist light | - | - |
| Manual focus | - | + |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | - | Optical |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | + |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 2 | 2 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 86,000 | 84,960 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Exposure | | |
| Iso settings | Auto, 50-200 | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 |
| Auto iso mode | - | - |
| White balance settings | - auto white balance
- cloudy
- daylight
- flash.
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- pre for custom presetting of white balance
| |
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/1500 - 4 | 1/1600 - 1/8 |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 256-Segment Matrix and Center-weighted metering | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Program auto exposure | - | + |
| Aperture priority | - | + |
| Shutter priority | - | + |
| Full manual exposure | - | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist | - |
| Self timer (s) | | |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- auto w/red-eye reduction
- off
- on
- slow sync
| - auto
- flash off
- flash on
- red eye reduction
|
| Flash range description | 1 ft - 9 ft 10 in / 0.3-3.0m (W), 1 ft - 5 ft 9 in / 0.4-1.75m (T) | 1.31ft to 7.55ft (W); 1.31ft to 3.94ft |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Included memory (MB) | 23 | 8 |
| Included memory type | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + | - |
| Dpof compliant | + | + |
| Remote control | - | - |
| Connections (extended) | - | |
| Performance Timing | | |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 2.19 | - |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 1.6 | - |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 8 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.78 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.48 | - |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.04 | - |
| Startup time (s) | 3 | - |
| Play -> record time (s) | 1 | - |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 7 | - |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 330 | - |
| Battery form factor | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Usable battery types | - alkaline
- lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
| - alkaline / lithium disposable or nimh rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 2 x AA alkaline disposable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | - | - |
| Software | | |
| Included software | | - |
| Os compatibility | - windows 98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.1.5 or newer
| - |