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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 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 XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 5 years before the Fujifilm XP70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the Fujifilm XP70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm XP70

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm XP70 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP70

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP70 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the Fujifilm XP70.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP70.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XP70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-18 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $199