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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm X30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm X30

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm X30 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedAugust 2014August 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X30

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm X30 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
good battery pack (470 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (423g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm X30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm X30
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