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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 5 years before the S3600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S3600

 EX-Z90 S3600 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S3600 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S3600

 EX-Z90 S3600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 and the S3600.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and S3600.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Nikon S3600 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Nikon S3600 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Nikon S3600 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S3600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 230 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $200