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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z270 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and T90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out very close to the T90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z270 scores against the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony T90

 EX-Z270 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-Z270

 T90 EX-Z270 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony T90

 EX-Z270 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony T90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 against the T90.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and T90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony T90 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Sony T90
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $259