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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the AW130 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-FC150 grades against the AW130 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-FC150 AW130 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-FC150

 AW130 EX-FC150 
RevealedFebruary 2015November 2009More modern by 63 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon AW130

 EX-FC150 AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 against the AW130.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and AW130.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Nikon AW130 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
73
good battery life (370 shots)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
good battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-11-16 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $398