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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the AW130 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-ZR100 AW130 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 AW130 EX-ZR100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon AW130

 EX-ZR100 AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the AW130.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and AW130 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and AW130.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Nikon AW130 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $398