Casio EX-Z90 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was launched 10 years before the ZX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features outer 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) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and ZX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.