Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Casio. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was brought out 4 years prior to the EX-ZR1000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the EX-ZR1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
EX-Z90 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-Z90
EX-ZR1000 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR1000
EX-Z90 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the EX-ZR1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and EX-ZR1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and EX-ZR1000.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2012-09-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 255 grams (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 life | - | 470 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $572 |