Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100
96 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 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
- Released August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony S2100
EX-Z90 | S2100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-Z90
S2100 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S2100
EX-Z90 | S2100 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |