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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 4 years prior to the AW130 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the AW130 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-ZR15 AW130 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 AW130 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon AW130

 EX-ZR15 AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the AW130.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and AW130.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (325 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Travel photography highlights
67
great battery life (325 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
73
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (325 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
50
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 325 photos 370 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $398