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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 12 months prior to the AW120 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR400 AW120 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 AW120 EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR400 AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon AW120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the AW120.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and AW120.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Nikon AW120
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-02-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $350