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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 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 SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus SH-3

 EX-Z90 SH-3 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-Z90

 SH-3 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2009More recent by 78 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus SH-3

 EX-Z90 SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features external measurements 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 Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 and the SH-3.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and SH-3 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and SH-3.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
27
focusing manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus SH-3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail cost $150 $579