Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 scores against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z90 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.