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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 10 months before the T99 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony T99

 EX-Z90 T99 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-Z90

 T99 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony T99

 EX-Z90 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the T99.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and T99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony T99 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Sony T99 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 121g (0.27 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $179