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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 3 years before the S9300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-Z90 S9300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S9300 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2009Newer by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9300

 EX-Z90 S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the S9300.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S9300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Nikon S9300 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 - 200 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $249