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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 18 months prior to the S6100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades against the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-Z90 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S6100 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S6100

 EX-Z90 S6100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the S6100.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and S6100.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Nikon S6100 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
has focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $195