Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed June 2013
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z90 was announced 4 years prior to the S31 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S31
EX-Z90 | S31 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Casio EX-Z90
S31 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S31
EX-Z90 | S31 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 and the S31.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S31 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and S31.
All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-Z90 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S31 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S31 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.9" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 18.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $150 | $90 |