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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Sony T90
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony T90

 EX-Z29 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-Z29

 T90 EX-Z29 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony T90

 EX-Z29 T90 
LaunchedMarch 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sony T90
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Sony T90
57
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
31
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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