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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 6 years before the AW130 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades against the AW130 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-Z90 AW130 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-Z90

 AW130 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2009More recent by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon AW130

 EX-Z90 AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the AW130.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and AW130.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW130 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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great battery (370 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
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lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-18 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $398