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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 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 XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the Fujifilm XP30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-Z90 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Fujifilm XP30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP30 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $240