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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX300

 EX-Z90 WX300 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WX300 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX300

 EX-Z90 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external 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) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the WX300.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and WX300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony WX300
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony WX300
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Sony WX300
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 grams (0.27 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $330