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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 7 months after the Fujifilm Z30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the Fujifilm Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm Z30

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm Z30 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm Z30

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm Z30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z90 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm Z30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 3 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-60 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $150