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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was launched 23 months earlier than the WX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX30

 EX-Z90 WX30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WX30 EX-Z90 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX30

 EX-Z90 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the WX30.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and WX30.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony WX30
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $259