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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 7 years prior to the AW130 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the AW130 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-FC100 AW130 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-FC100

 AW130 EX-FC100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon AW130

 EX-FC100 AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the AW130.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and AW130 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and AW130.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to provide extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
73
good battery life (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $398