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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 7 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony T900

 EX-Z90 T900 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-Z90

 T900 EX-Z90 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony T900

 EX-Z90 T900 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the T900.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and T900.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sony T900
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony T900
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $300