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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 5 years before the A7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony A7

 EX-Z90 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A7 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A7

 EX-Z90 A7 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the A7.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and A7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 will offer you more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Sony A7 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than others (474 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Sony A7 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Sony A7 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (474g)
environment proof
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
36
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than others (474 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Alpha A7
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-18 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 474 grams (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $798