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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 17 months before the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus VR-330

 EX-Z90 VR-330 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Casio EX-Z90

 VR-330 EX-Z90 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus VR-330

 EX-Z90 VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the VR-330.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and VR-330.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus VR-330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 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-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $220