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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • 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
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax X90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and X90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was introduced 3 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-10 grades vs the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax X90

 EX-10 X90 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-10

 X90 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax X90

 EX-10 X90 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 against the X90.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and X90 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and X90.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-10 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The newer EX-10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
42
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Pentax X90
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (384g)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Pentax X90
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Pentax X90
65
good battery life (455 CIPA)
includes touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (384g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography info
Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (455 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (384 grams)
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-10Pentax X90
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-14 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.85 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $456 $350