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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony A6100
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony A6100

 EX-Z90 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A6100 EX-Z90 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2009Fresher by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A6100

 EX-Z90 A6100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sony A6100
55
lighter than average (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Sony A6100 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony A6100
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
86
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A6100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Alpha a6100
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