Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S3600
EX-Z90 | S3600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-Z90
S3600 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S3600
EX-Z90 | S3600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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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 |