Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-ZR700
EX-Z90 | EX-ZR700 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-Z90
EX-ZR700 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Casio EX-ZR700
EX-Z90 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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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 |