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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Casio. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was announced 4 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-100 matches up versus the EX-Z90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-100 EX-Z90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-100

 EX-Z90 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z90

 EX-100 EX-Z90 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 features physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 against the EX-Z90.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and EX-Z90 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and EX-Z90.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The younger EX-100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000s)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery (390 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-100Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-06 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $572 $150