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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W610 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W610

 EX-Z90 W610 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W610 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W610

 EX-Z90 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside dimensions 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the W610.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and W610.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W610 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sony W610
55
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony W610
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing 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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $200