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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Launched February 2014
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 and Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 4 years later than the H90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-100 matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax H90

 EX-100 H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Casio EX-100

 H90 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax H90

 EX-100 H90 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 provides outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 vs the H90.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and H90 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and H90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The EX-100 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent EX-100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Pentax H90
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
63
great battery pack (390 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Pentax H90
 Casio Exilim EX-100Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" 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 390 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $572 $150