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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 7 months after the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony H90

 EX-ZR1000 H90 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 H90 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H90

 EX-ZR1000 H90 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the H90.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Sony H90
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 255 gr (0.56 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life 470 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $572 $230