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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 3 years before the L26 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores against the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon L26

 EX-Z90 L26 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-Z90

 L26 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L26

 EX-Z90 L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the L26.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and L26 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and L26.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L26 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Nikon L26 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Nikon L26
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Nikon L26
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
really wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - AA
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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $70