Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon AW120
EX-Z450 | AW120 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-Z450
AW120 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon AW120
EX-Z450 | AW120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and AW120 is 96 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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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 |