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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was launched 4 years before the AW120 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the AW120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-FH100 AW120 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-FH100

 AW120 EX-FH100 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon AW120

 EX-FH100 AW120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 provides external measurements 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 AW120 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the AW120.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and AW120.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography advice
Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography details
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2014-02-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $350