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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the SP-600 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-Z90 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Casio EX-Z90

 SP-600 UZ EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-Z90 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and SP-600 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
29
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
20
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $189