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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 August 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 6 months prior to the AW120 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the AW120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR800 AW120 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 AW120 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon AW120

 EX-ZR800 AW120 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the AW120.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and AW120.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon AW120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-08-07 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
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 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $429 $350