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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 3 years prior to the AW120 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the AW120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR100 AW120 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 AW120 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR100 AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the AW120.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and AW120.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (204 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $350