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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm JX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm JX500

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm JX500 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JX500

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Fujifilm JX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the Fujifilm JX500.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JX500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JX500.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JX500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 NP-45A
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/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $90