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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 scores against the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung WB210

 EX-Z90 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WB210 EX-Z90 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 23 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB210

 EX-Z90 WB210 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the WB210.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and WB210.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
28
has manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $279