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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony HX20V

 EX-Z90 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-Z90

 HX20V EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2009More recent by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony HX20V

 EX-Z90 HX20V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX20V Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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