Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon AW130
EX-Z280 | AW130 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-Z280
AW130 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 66 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon AW130
EX-Z280 | AW130 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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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 |