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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 5 months earlier than the L22 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the L22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon L22

 EX-Z90 L22 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Casio EX-Z90

 L22 EX-Z90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L22

 EX-Z90 L22 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer 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 L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the L22.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and L22 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and L22.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Nikon L22 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Nikon L22
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L22
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.27 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $130