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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and AW110 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 5 years before the AW110 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores against the AW110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon AW110

 EX-FC100 AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Casio EX-FC100

 AW110 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon AW110

 EX-FC100 AW110 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW110 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the AW110.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and AW110 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and AW110.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW110 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Nikon AW110 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Nikon AW110 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
67
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon AW110
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-07-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $250