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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony WX9
(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
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 16 months prior to the WX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX9

 EX-Z90 WX9 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WX9 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX9

 EX-Z90 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 and the WX9.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and WX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony WX9
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) -
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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 1 1
Retail cost $150 $188