Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW100
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Revealed September 2010
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Successor is Nikon AW110
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On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-H20G was introduced 11 months earlier than the AW100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G grades versus the AW100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon AW100
| EX-H20G | AW100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-H20G
| AW100 | EX-H20G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon AW100
| EX-H20G | AW100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon AW100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G against the AW100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and AW100.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2011-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.9-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 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 | H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 216g (0.48 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | NP-90 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $300 | $299 |