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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm SL300, one being 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 SL300 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm SL300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm SL300

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm SL300 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm SL300

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm SL300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm SL300 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm SL300.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm SL300 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm SL300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-85
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 1 1
Retail cost $150 $280