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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 12 months before the AW120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR700 AW120 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 AW120 EX-ZR700 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR700 AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon AW120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the AW120.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and AW120.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Nikon AW120 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
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better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m
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 (30,20,15 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 470 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $350