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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 12 months prior to the S8100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S8100

 EX-Z90 S8100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S8100 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8100

 EX-Z90 S8100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon S8100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the S8100.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and S8100.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
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lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
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no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
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lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $299