Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Launched February 2009

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and T90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z29 was introduced at a similar time to the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony T90
EX-Z29 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-Z29
T90 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony T90
EX-Z29 | T90 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the T90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and T90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony T90 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $79 | $259 |