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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 7 months earlier than the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony H90

 EX-ZR100 H90 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 H90 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H90

 EX-ZR100 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the H90.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and H90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H90 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony H90
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (204g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Sony H90
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $230