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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
Nikon AW100
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon AW100

 EX-ZR400 AW100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 AW100 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon AW100

 EX-ZR400 AW100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Nikon AW100 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Nikon AW100
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon AW100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix AW100
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