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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S3500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S3500

 EX-Z90 S3500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S3500 EX-Z90 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S3500

 EX-Z90 S3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the S3500.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S3500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and S3500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Nikon S3500
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S3500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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