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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • New Model is Nikon S9900
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 5 years earlier than the S9700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the S9700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon S9700

 EX-Z90 S9700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S9700 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9700

 EX-Z90 S9700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outer 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 S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the S9700.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S9700 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and S9700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9700 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Nikon S9700 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9700 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Nikon S9700 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
27
focusing manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon S9700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 - 300 images
Battery style - 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $350