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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 4 years before the W710 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W710

 EX-Z90 W710 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W710 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W710

 EX-Z90 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 features 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the W710.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and W710.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony W710
28
you can focus manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W710
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 121 grams (0.27 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $90