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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 4 months prior to the W380 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W380

 EX-Z90 W380 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W380 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W380

 EX-Z90 W380 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 offers exterior 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the W380.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and W380.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W380 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony W380
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony W380
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony W380
27
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $44