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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 4 months before the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony S2100

 EX-Z90 S2100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S2100 EX-Z90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S2100

 EX-Z90 S2100 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 features external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 and the S2100.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and S2100.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony S2100
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $0