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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 8 years earlier than the W300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Nikon W300

 EX-Z90 W300 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W300 EX-Z90 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2009Newer by 94 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon W300

 EX-Z90 W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features outer 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 W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the W300.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and W300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and W300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon W300 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Nikon W300 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-18 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 231g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 photos
Form of battery - Built-in
Battery model NP-60 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $387