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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 4 months prior to the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z90 scores against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W350

 EX-Z90 W350 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W350 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W350

 EX-Z90 W350 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 features outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the W350.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and W350.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Sony W350 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony W350
27
you can focus manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $200