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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon AW130
(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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 6 years prior to the AW130 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the AW130 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-Z450 AW130 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-Z450

 AW130 EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009More recent by 66 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon AW130

 EX-Z450 AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon AW130 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the AW130.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and AW130.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
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has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
73
better than average battery power (370 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
50
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2015-02-10
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $229 $398