Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon AW120

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out 5 years earlier than the AW120 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H15 scores versus the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the AW120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and AW120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and AW120.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.