Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
- Updated by Nikon AW120

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was manufactured 4 years before the AW110 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the AW110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon AW110
EX-Z33 | AW110 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Casio EX-Z33
AW110 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 46 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon AW110
EX-Z33 | AW110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the AW110.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and AW110 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and AW110.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix AW110 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2013-07-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $120 | $250 |