Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon AW110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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon AW120
EX-FH100 | AW120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-FH100
AW120 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon AW120
EX-FH100 | AW120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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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 |