Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon L26
EX-Z90 | L26 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-Z90
L26 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon L26
EX-Z90 | L26 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon L26 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and L26 is 96 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |