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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon AW100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and AW100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 3 years before the AW100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon AW100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the AW100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon AW100

 EX-Z270 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-Z270

 AW100 EX-Z270 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon AW100

 EX-Z270 AW100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 has external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon AW100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 against the AW100.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and AW100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and AW100.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon AW100 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
Nikon AW100 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
55
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Nikon AW100
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
33
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography info
Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Nikon AW100 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon AW100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.9-4.8
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 model NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $299