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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 6 years prior to the S6900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the S6900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon S6900

 EX-Z35 S6900 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S6900 EX-Z35 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S6900

 EX-Z35 S6900 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the S6900.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and S6900.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6900 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Nikon S6900
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Nikon S6900 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Nikon S6900 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (181g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
70
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (181 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S6900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 181g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $99 $190