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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
Sony H90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony H90

 EX-Z450 H90 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-Z450

 H90 EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony H90

 EX-Z450 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Sony H90
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Sony H90
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony H90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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