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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was revealed 16 months before the TX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony TX100V

 EX-Z90 TX100V 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Casio EX-Z90

 TX100V EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX100V

 EX-Z90 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the TX100V.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and TX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Sony TX100V Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Sony TX100V Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Sony TX100V Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $380