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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 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 JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the Fujifilm JZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm JZ100 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JZ100

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JZ100.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.27 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $190