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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 4 months before the X90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax X90

 EX-S7 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-S7

 X90 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax X90

 EX-S7 X90 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the X90.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and X90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Pentax X90
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Pentax X90
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Pentax X90 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
35
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Pentax X90
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Pentax X90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-21 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $140 $350