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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 4 months prior to the W320 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W320

 EX-Z90 W320 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W320 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W320

 EX-Z90 W320 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the W320.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and W320.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony W320
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony W320
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $269