Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S1500
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S1500 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Revealed February 2009

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S1500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was manufactured 7 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm S1500
EX-Z90 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-Z90
Fujifilm S1500 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S1500
EX-Z90 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has external 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) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S1500 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S1500.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 345 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
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 model | NP-60 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $200 |