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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX500

 EX-Z90 WX500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WX500 EX-Z90 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2009Fresher by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX500

 EX-Z90 WX500 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 offers 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the WX500.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and WX500.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz X
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.27 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $348