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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon AW100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled 14 months before the AW100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the AW100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon AW100

 EX-FH100 AW100 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-FH100

 AW100 EX-FH100 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon AW100

 EX-FH100 AW100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 features external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the AW100.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and AW100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
55
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography features
Nikon AW100 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
Nikon AW100 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon AW100
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2011-08-24
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $299