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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released very close to the FE-4000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus FE-4000

 EX-Z90 FE-4000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FE-4000 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-4000

 EX-Z90 FE-4000 
IntroducedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside measurements 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 Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the FE-4000.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and FE-4000.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competitors (136g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
decently wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus FE-4000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $130