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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the WX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX10

 EX-Z90 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WX10 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX10

 EX-Z90 WX10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the WX10.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and WX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony WX10
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model NP-60 NP-BG1
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $200