Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon AW110
- Replacement is Nikon AW130

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and AW120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-100 was released around the same time to the AW120 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-100 scores vs the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon AW120
EX-100 | AW120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-100
AW120 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon AW120
EX-100 | AW120 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 vs the AW120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and AW120 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and AW120.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon AW120 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/20000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 gr (0.86 lb) | 213 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 390 images | 350 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $572 | $350 |