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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Casio. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 7 months before the EX-Z90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-S5 EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-Z90 EX-S5 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z90

 EX-S5 EX-Z90 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the EX-Z90.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and EX-Z90 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and EX-Z90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z90 to result in extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
lighter than competition (121g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-08-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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-80 NP-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $150