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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 11 months later than the T90 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony T90

 EX-Z550 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-Z550

 T90 EX-Z550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony T90

 EX-Z550 T90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the T90.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and T90.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z550 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Sony T90
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony T90
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $259