Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Announced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-10 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-10 was introduced 3 years after the E90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-10 grades against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax E90
EX-10 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 47 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-10
E90 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax E90
EX-10 | E90 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Casio EX-10 and Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 compared to the E90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and E90 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and E90.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-14 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS 3 | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 250 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | 455 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-130A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $456 | $100 |