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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W730

 EX-Z90 W730 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W730 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W730

 EX-Z90 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the W730.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony W730
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony W730
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (122g)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
39
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $138