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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced at a similar time to the S1000pj so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z90 scores against the S1000pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S1000pj

 EX-Z90 S1000pj 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Casio EX-Z90

 S1000pj EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S1000pj

 EX-Z90 S1000pj 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys external 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) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the S1000pj.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S1000pj is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and S1000pj.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S1000pj
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $289