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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Launched August 2009
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Casio. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the EX-ZR300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z90 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-ZR300 EX-Z90 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z90 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and EX-ZR300.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
AE 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 500 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $329