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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon AW100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was released about the same time to the AW100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the AW100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon AW100

 EX-ZR100 AW100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 AW100 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon AW100

 EX-ZR100 AW100 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon AW100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the AW100.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and AW100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Nikon AW100
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW100 Sports photography factors
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Nikon AW100 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors (204g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW100 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon AW100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $299