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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Casio EX-ZR700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was brought out 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the EX-ZR700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-Z90 EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-ZR700 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-Z90 EX-ZR700 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR700 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Casio EX-ZR700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 and the EX-ZR700.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and EX-ZR700 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and EX-ZR700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
25
lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 470 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $370