Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Casio EX-10 and Nikon AW100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-10 has external dimensions of 120 x 68 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.67 x 1.91″) and weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) (including batteries). Nikon AW100 has external dimensions of 110 x 65 x 23 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 0.91″) and weighs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Casio EX-10 and the Nikon AW100. Nikon AW100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 26mm thinner than Casio EX-10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon AW100 is significantly lighter (206g ) than the Casio EX-10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the AW100, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the EX-10.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Casio EX-10's 3.50" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon AW100's 3" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Casio EX-10 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon AW100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX-10.