Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2009
(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
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon AW120

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW130 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H10 versus Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H10 was manufactured 6 years prior to the AW130 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H10 matches up versus the AW130 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon AW130
EX-H10 | AW130 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-H10
AW130 | EX-H10 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 69 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon AW130
EX-H10 | AW130 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H10 versus Nikon AW130 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H10 and the AW130.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and AW130.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-06-11 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 370 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $398 |