Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was manufactured 3 years prior to the H90 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony H90
EX-Z450 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-Z450
H90 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony H90
EX-Z450 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 against the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and H90.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 290 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $229 | $230 |