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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 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 X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the Fujifilm X20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm X20

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm X20 EX-Z90 
LaunchedApril 2013August 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X20

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm X20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 against the Fujifilm X20.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (270 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
good battery (270 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/1000s
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 353 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 - 270 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $500