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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Announced September 2010
Nikon AW130
(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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 5 years earlier than the AW130 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades versus the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon AW130

 EX-H20G AW130 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-H20G

 AW130 EX-H20G 
ReleasedFebruary 2015September 2010More recent by 53 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon AW130

 EX-H20G AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G against the AW130.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and AW130 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and AW130.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Nikon AW130 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (216g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Nikon AW130 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
60
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
50
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (216g)
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE 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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 370 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $398