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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 23 months before the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus VR-320

 EX-Z90 VR-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Casio EX-Z90

 VR-320 EX-Z90 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus VR-320

 EX-Z90 VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides physical 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 VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the VR-320.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and VR-320.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus VR-320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus VR-320
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set 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
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model NP-60 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $179