Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100
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33 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
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28 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon AW100
EX-FC150 | AW100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-FC150
AW100 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | November 2009 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon AW100
EX-FC150 | AW100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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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 |