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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 23 months prior to the TX55 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony TX55

 EX-Z90 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TX55 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX55

 EX-Z90 TX55 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with external 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) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the TX55.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and TX55.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony TX55
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery life (250 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Sony TX55
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $350