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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 4 months prior to the W370 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W370

 EX-Z90 W370 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W370 EX-Z90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W370

 EX-Z90 W370 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 and the W370.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and W370.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $230