Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2014

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was launched 5 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W800
EX-Z90 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Casio EX-Z90
W800 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W800
EX-Z90 | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer measurements 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and W800.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2014-02-13 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
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 | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $150 | $90 |