Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon AW110

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 5 years before the AW110 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up against the AW110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the AW110.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and AW110 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and AW110.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor tech.