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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2009
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • New Model is Nikon AW110
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 21 months before the AW100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC150 grades against the AW100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon AW100

 EX-FC150 AW100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-FC150

 AW100 EX-FC150 
RevealedAugust 2011November 2009More modern by 21 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon AW100

 EX-FC150 AW100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the AW100.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and AW100.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Nikon AW100
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Sports photography highlights
30
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon AW100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-11-16 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $299