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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 3 years prior to the H90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony H90

 EX-Z280 H90 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-Z280

 H90 EX-Z280 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H90

 EX-Z280 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 features external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the H90.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and H90.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 290 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $230