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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 16 months before the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony H70

 EX-Z90 H70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-Z90

 H70 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony H70

 EX-Z90 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 and the H70.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and H70.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H70 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony H70
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony H70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $199