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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S9400W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S9400W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the Fujifilm S9400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm S9400W EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 53 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S9400W

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm S9400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys exterior 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 S9400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S9400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the Fujifilm S9400W.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S9400W is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S9400W.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
55
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (121g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm S9400W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 500 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NP-60 4 x AA
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $330