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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z90 was launched 7 months after the L19 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the L19 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon L19

 EX-Z90 L19 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Casio EX-Z90

 L19 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L19

 EX-Z90 L19 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 features outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 and the L19.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and L19 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and L19.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-Z90 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger EX-Z90 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Nikon L19 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Nikon L19 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Nikon L19
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than average in class (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Nikon L19 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L19
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $0