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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z90 was released 10 months prior to the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony HX5

 EX-Z90 HX5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 HX5 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony HX5

 EX-Z90 HX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the HX5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-Z90 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
Sony HX5 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (121g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Sony HX5 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Sony HX5 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony HX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $275