Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S4500

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S4500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm S4500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the Fujifilm S4500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the Fujifilm S4500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S4500 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S4500.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4500 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.