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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost 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 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-100 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and X90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was revealed 3 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-100 grades against the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax X90

 EX-100 X90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-100

 X90 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax X90

 EX-100 X90 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 provides outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 versus the X90.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and X90 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and X90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The EX-100 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent EX-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
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you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Pentax X90 Street photography advice
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
Pentax X90 Travel photography information
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good battery pack (390 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography information
Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-100Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 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 None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $572 $350