Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Revealed September 2010
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
- Successor is Nikon AW130

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was manufactured 4 years earlier than the AW120 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades versus the AW120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon AW120
EX-H20G | AW120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-H20G
AW120 | EX-H20G | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 41 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon AW120
EX-H20G | AW120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G features outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G and the AW120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and AW120.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix AW120 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lbs) | 213g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 350 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $300 | $350 |