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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 10 months before the WX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX5

 EX-Z90 WX5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WX5 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX5

 EX-Z90 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the WX5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and WX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Sony WX5 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony WX5
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $250