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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F 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
Samsung EX2F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z90 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX2F EX-Z90 
AnnouncedDecember 2012August 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z90 EX2F 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung EX2F
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