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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Previous Model is Nikon D80
  • Successor is Nikon D7000
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Nikon D90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the D90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and D90 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 22 months after the D90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the D90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon D90

 EX-Z800 D90 
ReleasedAugust 2010October 2008Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Casio EX-Z800

 D90 EX-Z800 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon D90

 EX-Z800 D90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the D90.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and D90 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and D90.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z800 will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
Nikon D90 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Nikon D90 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (4.5 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Nikon D90
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
44
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Nikon D90
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
21
has face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon D90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon D90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon D90
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-08-03 2008-10-13
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 977
Other
Battery life - 850 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
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