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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 5 years before the AW130 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H30 scores against the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-H30 AW130 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-H30

 AW130 EX-H30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon AW130

 EX-H30 AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 and the AW130.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and AW130 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and AW130.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Nikon AW130 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW130 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $709 $398