Casio EX-Z90 vs Nikon D200

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Nikon D200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the D200 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and D200 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 3 years after the D200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the D200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Nikon D200. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Nikon D200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features external 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) whilst the Nikon D200 has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the D200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and D200 is 96 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and D200.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-Z90 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX-Z90 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.