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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z90 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-Z90 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-Z90

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-Z90 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-Z90 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
37
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $550