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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony TX20

 EX-Z90 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TX20 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX20

 EX-Z90 TX20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 provides exterior dimensions 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 TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the TX20.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and TX20.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX20 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
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 range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes 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
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $330