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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony H90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 3 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony H90

 EX-Z550 H90 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-Z550

 H90 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony H90

 EX-Z550 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 and the H90.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and H90.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony H90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $230