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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 3 years before the WX150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z90 grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX150

 EX-Z90 WX150 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WX150 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX150

 EX-Z90 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the WX150.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and WX150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sony WX150
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
28
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX150
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 images
Battery style - 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, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $300