Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Announced December 2012

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z90 was released 4 years prior to the EX2F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung EX2F
EX-Z90 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-Z90
EX2F | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 40 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung EX2F
EX-Z90 | EX2F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical 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 Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and EX2F.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung EX2F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 grams (0.27 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-60 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $150 | $478 |