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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 10 months earlier than the TX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony TX9

 EX-Z90 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TX9 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX9

 EX-Z90 TX9 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the TX9.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and TX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sony TX9
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony TX9
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Sony TX9
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model NP-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $799