Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S8100
EX-Z90 | S8100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-Z90
S8100 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8100
EX-Z90 | S8100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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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 |