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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-Z280 AW130 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-Z280

 AW130 EX-Z280 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009Newer by 66 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kSharper screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon AW130

 EX-Z280 AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the AW130.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and AW130.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Nikon AW130 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW130 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Nikon AW130 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-31 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 4.20 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $398