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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • Updated by Sony A6500
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A6300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A6300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony A6300

 EX-Z90 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A6300 EX-Z90 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A6300

 EX-Z90 A6300 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the A6300.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and A6300 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and A6300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6300 will offer more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sony A6300
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Sony A6300 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
Sony A6300 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (121g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Sony A6300
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
35
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A6300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Alpha a6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-18 2016-02-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing 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
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 404 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $889