Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100 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
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was released 24 months prior to the S100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the S100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S100
EX-Z90 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-Z90
S100 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+590k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S100
EX-Z90 | S100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. 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 S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the S100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S100 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and S100.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S100 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 150 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $240 |