Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Introduced August 2011
- Renewed by Nikon AW110
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR400 was announced 18 months after the AW100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the AW100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon AW100
EX-ZR400 | AW100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-ZR400
AW100 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon AW100
EX-ZR400 | AW100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Nikon AW100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the AW100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and AW100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
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 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 | 500 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $299 |