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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 7 months after the S980 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony S980

 EX-Z90 S980 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S980 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S980

 EX-Z90 S980 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 and the S980.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and S980.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z90 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony S980
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sony S980
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Sony S980 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Sony S980 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $300