Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced August 2009
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX30
EX-Z90 | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-Z90
WX30 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX30
EX-Z90 | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |