Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Announced August 2014
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z90 was unveiled 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z90 grades against the Fujifilm X30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X30. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm X30
EX-Z90 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-Z90
Fujifilm X30 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X30
EX-Z90 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has external dimensions 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 X30 has measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 and the Fujifilm X30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X30.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Fujifilm X30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2014-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 423 grams (0.93 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 | - | 470 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $499 |