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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S9100

 EX-Z90 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S9100 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9100

 EX-Z90 S9100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (121g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average in class (214g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S9100
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