Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90/Casio-EX-Z90-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 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
- Announced August 2009
(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").
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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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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S3500
EX-Z90 | S3500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Casio EX-Z90
S3500 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S3500
EX-Z90 | S3500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $85 |