Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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35 Features
17 Overall
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37 Features
67 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
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Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z90 was released 4 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| EX-Z90 | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Casio EX-Z90
| XZ-2 iHS | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2012 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 40 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| EX-Z90 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 features outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the XZ-2 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-18 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 346g (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $450 |