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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 7 months earlier than the EX-Z90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the EX-Z90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-Z400 EX-Z90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-Z90 EX-Z400 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z90

 EX-Z400 EX-Z90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 and the EX-Z90.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and EX-Z90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
lighter than average in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model NP-40 NP-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $150