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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 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 AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 18 months earlier than the AW130 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the AW130 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon AW130

 EX-ZR800 AW130 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 AW130 EX-ZR800 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2013More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon AW130

 EX-ZR800 AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the AW130.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and AW130 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and AW130.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Nikon AW130 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Nikon AW130 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon AW130
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-08-07 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 470 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $429 $398