Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A77 II
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A77 II 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Old Model is Sony A77

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z90 was brought out 5 years before the A77 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony A77 II
EX-Z90 | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Casio EX-Z90
A77 II | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 57 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony A77 II
EX-Z90 | A77 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external measurements 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 A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the A77 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and A77 II is 96 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and A77 II.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 II will offer you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 647 grams (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $150 | $1,198 |