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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 3 years prior to the AW120 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR15 AW120 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 AW120 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR15 AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the AW120.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and AW120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and AW120.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Nikon AW120 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery (325 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Nikon AW120 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
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 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 325 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $350