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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was released 5 years before the P7800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the P7800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon P7800

 EX-Z90 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Casio EX-Z90

 P7800 EX-Z90 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon P7800

 EX-Z90 P7800 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 against the P7800.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and P7800 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and P7800.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Nikon P7800 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Nikon P7800
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Nikon P7800
56
lighter than others (121g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
75
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (399g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon P7800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 399 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $550