Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony WX9
EX-Z90 | WX9 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z90
WX9 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony WX9
EX-Z90 | WX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |