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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 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
  • Released September 2012
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony T90

 EX-ZR1000 T90 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 T90 EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony T90

 EX-ZR1000 T90 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the T90.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Sony T90
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (255 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (148g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-09-25 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30,20,15 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $572 $259