Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X90
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Introduced July 2010
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Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax X90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z16 was introduced 3 months after the X90 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Pentax X90
| EX-Z16 | X90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z16
| X90 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax X90
| EX-Z16 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the X90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and X90 is 99 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and X90.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Pentax X90 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | - | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 0k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | D-L106 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $100 | $350 |
