Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was announced 4 years before the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
EX-Z90 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-Z90
TG-630 iHS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 41 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
EX-Z90 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 features external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TG-630 iHS is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 220 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $150 | $200 |