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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was released 3 years earlier than the AW110 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the AW110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon AW110

 EX-ZR10 AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 AW110 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJuly 2013September 2010More recent by 33 months
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon AW110

 EX-ZR10 AW110 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW110 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the AW110.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and AW110 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and AW110.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Nikon AW110 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Nikon AW110
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW110 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon AW110
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-09-20 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 grams (0.39 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $250