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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 4 months later than the EX-Z90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-G1 grades vs the EX-Z90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-G1 EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-Z90 EX-G1 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z90

 EX-G1 EX-Z90 
IntroducedNovember 2009August 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the EX-Z90.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and EX-Z90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and EX-Z90.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you should take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (154g)
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
23
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
54
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
31
has manual focus
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
28
focusing manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (154g)
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-18 2009-08-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-800 NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $61 $150