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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Updated by Nikon AW130
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 5 years before the AW120 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H10 scores against the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-H10 AW120 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-H10

 AW120 EX-H10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2009More recent by 56 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon AW120

 EX-H10 AW120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 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).

Look at the Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-H10 against the AW120.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and AW120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and AW120.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H10
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Nikon AW120
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography features
Nikon AW120 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography details
Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
Nikon AW120 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-06-11 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $350