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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the H55 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony H55

 EX-Z90 H55 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-Z90

 H55 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony H55

 EX-Z90 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the H55.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and H55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony H55
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony H55
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony H55
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Sony H55
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $235