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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was launched around the same time to the T90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony T90

 EX-S5 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-S5

 T90 EX-S5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony T90

 EX-S5 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 and the T90.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and T90 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and T90.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony T90 to give more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Sony T90
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $259