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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 24 months before the S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S8200

 EX-Z90 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S8200 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8200

 EX-Z90 S8200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the S8200.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and S8200.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Nikon S8200
55
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (213 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Nikon S8200 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (213g)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
28
focusing manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-08-24
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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