Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was announced 3 years prior to the HX20V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony HX20V
EX-Z90 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-Z90
HX20V | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony HX20V
EX-Z90 | HX20V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 offers 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 and the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and HX20V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 320 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $150 | $397 |