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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 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
  • Introduced August 2009
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 16 months earlier than the AX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the AX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the FujiFilm AX350

 EX-Z90 AX350 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Casio EX-Z90

 AX350 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm AX350

 EX-Z90 AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with physical 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 FujiFilm AX350 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm AX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 and the AX350.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and AX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and AX350.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and FujiFilm AX350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90FujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also Known as - FinePix AX355
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 180 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $0