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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon AW120

 EX-H20G AW120 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-H20G

 AW120 EX-H20G 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2010More recent by 41 months
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon AW120

 EX-H20G AW120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Nikon AW120 Travel photography info
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix AW120
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