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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX70

 EX-Z90 WX70 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WX70 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX70

 EX-Z90 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the WX70.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and WX70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Sony WX70
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Sony WX70
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
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 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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $242