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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Nikon S5200
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S5200

 EX-Z90 S5200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S5200 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S5200

 EX-Z90 S5200 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Nikon S5200 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Nikon S5200 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S5200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S5200
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