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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon AW120
(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
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Updated by Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 5 years prior to the AW120 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-Z450 AW120 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-Z450

 AW120 EX-Z450 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon AW120

 EX-Z450 AW120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 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 utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the AW120.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and AW120 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and AW120.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon AW120
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
good battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-18 2014-02-07
Body design 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 128g (0.28 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $350