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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was manufactured very close to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony H90

 EX-ZR15 H90 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 H90 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H90

 EX-ZR15 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the H90.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and H90.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (325 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
67
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Sony H90
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $230