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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 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
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S200 versus Pentax X90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was introduced very close to the X90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S200 scores against the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Pentax X90

 EX-S200 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-S200

 X90 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Pentax X90

 EX-S200 X90 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S200 against the X90.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and X90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-S200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S200
Street photography with Pentax X90
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Pentax X90
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging advice
Pentax X90 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Pentax X90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Pentax X90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-03 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-120 D-L106
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $350