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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Casio EX-Z90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was released 14 months after the EX-Z90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the EX-Z90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-Z16 EX-Z90 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-Z90 EX-Z16 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z90

 EX-Z16 EX-Z90 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z16 versus Casio EX-Z90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the EX-Z90.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and EX-Z90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and EX-Z90.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-Z16 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than others (121g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
25
lighter than others (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-08-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Digic 4
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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-60
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $100 $150