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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX90V

 EX-ZR100 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX90V EX-ZR100 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2011More modern by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX90V

 EX-ZR100 HX90V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the HX90V.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Sony HX90V Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (204 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (245g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
75
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX90V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $440