Casio EX-Z90 vs Casio EX-ZR700

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.