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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c 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 S800c
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S800c

 EX-Z90 S800c 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Casio EX-Z90

 S800c EX-Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S800c

 EX-Z90 S800c 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S800c Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Nikon S800c Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Nikon S800c Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (140 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Nikon S800c
56
lighter than average (121g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (140 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (140 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Nikon S800c Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S800c
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S800c
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