Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched August 2019

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z90 was introduced 11 years before the A6100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony A6100
EX-Z90 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Casio EX-Z90
A6100 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 122 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A6100
EX-Z90 | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outer measurements 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 Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the A6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and A6100 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and A6100.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6100 will provide extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 396g (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $150 | $748 |