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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon A100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 7 years prior to the A100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Nikon A100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 scores against the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon A100

 EX-Z90 A100 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A100 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2009More modern by 78 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon A100

 EX-Z90 A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features outside 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) while the Nikon A100 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 and the A100.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and A100.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A100 to give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Nikon A100 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Nikon A100 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Nikon A100 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 shots)
low fps (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery power (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Nikon A100
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Nikon A100 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix A100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-18 2016-01-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.1 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.27 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $162