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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 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
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 10 years before the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm X-T30 EX-Z90 
LaunchedFebruary 2019August 2009More recent by 115 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X-T30

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm X-T30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides 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) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the Fujifilm X-T30.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z90 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26MP)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
36
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm X-T30
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-18 2019-02-14
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 X-Processor 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $899