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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H10 versus Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was revealed 3 years prior to the AW100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H10 scores against the AW100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon AW100

 EX-H10 AW100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-H10

 AW100 EX-H10 
IntroducedAugust 2011June 2009More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon AW100

 EX-H10 AW100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the AW100.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and AW100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Nikon AW100
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW100 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
Nikon AW100 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Nikon AW100
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-06-11 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 model NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $299