Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon AW130

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 24 months earlier than the AW130 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon AW130 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the AW130.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and AW130 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and AW130.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.