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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 10 months earlier than the S8000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-Z90 S8000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S8000 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8000

 EX-Z90 S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside 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 S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the S8000.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and S8000.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8000 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $300