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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 21 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores against the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-Z90 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Casio EX-Z90

 V-Lux 30 EX-Z90 
LaunchedMay 2011August 2009Newer by 21 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-Z90 V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the V-Lux 30.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (219g)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (260 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $900