Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VH-515
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VH-515 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 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2012
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Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus VH-515
| EX-Z90 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-Z90
| VH-515 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus VH-515
| EX-Z90 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the VH-515.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and VH-515.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus VH-515 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus VH-515 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 model | NP-60 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $150 | $648 |