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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 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
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was brought out 7 years earlier than the A900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon A900

 EX-Z90 A900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A900 EX-Z90 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon A900

 EX-Z90 A900 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys exterior 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 Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the A900.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and A900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and A900.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Nikon A900
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 121 gr (0.27 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $400