Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced February 2013

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S800c which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades against the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S800c
EX-Z90 | S800c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Casio EX-Z90
S800c | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S800c
EX-Z90 | S800c | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the S800c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and S800c is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and S800c.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S800c to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2013-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 819k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 184 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 140 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $290 |