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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Fujifilm S4200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm S4200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm S4200

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm S4200 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S4200

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Fujifilm S4200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S4200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S4200 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S4200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-60 4 x AA
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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $200