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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Finepix Z91
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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 24 months earlier than the Finepix Z90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the Finepix Z90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 EX-Z270 Finepix Z90 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Casio EX-Z270

 Finepix Z90 EX-Z270 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 EX-Z270 Finepix Z90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the Finepix Z90.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and Finepix Z90.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and FujiFilm Finepix Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270FujiFilm Finepix Z90
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Also Known as - Finepix Z91
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance - 9cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 111g (0.24 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $220