Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 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
- Revealed August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S8000
EX-Z90 | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-Z90
S8000 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8000
EX-Z90 | S8000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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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 |