Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony a5000

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The EX-Z90 was brought out 5 years prior to the a5000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and a5000.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.