Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Nikon AW120

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW130 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was introduced 6 years earlier than the AW130 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the AW130 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Nikon AW130
EX-Z33 | AW130 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-Z33
AW130 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 66 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Nikon AW130
EX-Z33 | AW130 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Nikon AW130 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the AW130.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and AW130 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and AW130.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 370 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $120 | $398 |