Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm SL300
EX-Z90 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Casio EX-Z90
Fujifilm SL300 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm SL300
EX-Z90 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm SL300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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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 |