Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was manufactured 4 years before the S5200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S5200
EX-Z90 | S5200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Casio EX-Z90
S5200 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S5200
EX-Z90 | S5200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the S5200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S5200 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and S5200.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S5200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 160 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $130 |