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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 6 months prior to the X90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H15 scores versus the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax X90

 EX-H15 X90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-H15

 X90 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax X90

 EX-H15 X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 and the X90.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and X90.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H15 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Pentax X90 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Pentax X90 Travel photography info
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X90 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
23
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 161g (0.35 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 ID NP-90 D-L106
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $350