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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-10 and Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and AW120 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was introduced 2 months before the AW120 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-10 scores vs the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-10 AW120 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-10

 AW120 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon AW120

 EX-10 AW120 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 and Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 against the AW120.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and AW120 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and AW120.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon AW120 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography details
Nikon AW120 Street photography details
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (384g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (455 CIPA)
features focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (384g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (455 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
47
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (384g)
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-11-14 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 455 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $456 $350