Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2011
- Updated by Nikon S9300
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z90 was brought out 23 months prior to the S9100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores against the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S9100
EX-Z90 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-Z90
S9100 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9100
EX-Z90 | S9100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon S9100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the S9100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and S9100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 270 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $150 | $329 |