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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-Z90 EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-ZR1000 EX-Z90 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-Z90 EX-ZR1000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (255g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
25
lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
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