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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z90 was released 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm XQ2 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009More modern by 65 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm XQ2 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ2 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery (240 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (240 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
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lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm XQ2
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $299