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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 18 months earlier than the L120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the L120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon L120

 EX-Z90 L120 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-Z90

 L120 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L120

 EX-Z90 L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has 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) whilst the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 against the L120.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and L120 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and L120.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L120 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Nikon L120 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 431 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 330 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $300