Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX30
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX30 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z90 was brought out 4 years before the TX30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony TX30
EX-Z90 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-Z90
TX30 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | August 2009 | Newer by 47 months | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX30
EX-Z90 | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the TX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and TX30.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX30 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $150 | $230 |