Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon AW130
EX-FC150 | AW130 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-FC150
AW130 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon AW130
EX-FC150 | AW130 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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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 |