Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9500 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon S9300
- New Model is Nikon S9700
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The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z90 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S9500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z90 scores against the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S9500
| EX-Z90 | S9500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-Z90
| S9500 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9500
| EX-Z90 | S9500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the S9500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and S9500.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2013-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.5 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| External flash | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| 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 | 121g (0.27 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 110 x 60 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 | - | 230 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $150 | $230 |