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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the Fujifilm S8600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm S8600

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm S8600 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8600

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S8600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8600 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8600 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (121g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography highlights
27
focusing manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S8600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 450 gr (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
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 - 410 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-60 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $200