Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Launched March 2004
- Newer Model is Epson R-D1x

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Epson. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z90 was announced 5 years later than the R-D1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the R-D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Epson R-D1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Epson R-D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Epson R-D1
EX-Z90 | R-D1 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 67 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Casio EX-Z90
R-D1 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Epson R-D1
EX-Z90 | R-D1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has exterior measurements 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 Epson R-D1 has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 and the R-D1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and R-D1 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and R-D1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z90 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z90 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Epson R-D1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Epson R-D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Epson |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Epson R-D1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2004-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica M |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 59 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 235 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 620 grams (1.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
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 model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | No |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $150 | $1,709 |