Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 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
- Launched August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm A170
EX-Z90 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-Z90
Fujifilm A170 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm A170
EX-Z90 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm A170 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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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 |