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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was released very close to the Fujifilm A170 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm A170 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 against the Fujifilm A170.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm A170 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $80