Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony TX55
EX-Z90 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z90
TX55 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX55
EX-Z90 | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |