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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony T90

 EX-ZR300 T90 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 T90 EX-ZR300 
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony T90

 EX-ZR300 T90 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the T90.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and T90.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony T90
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
54
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony T90
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony T90
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 30 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 500 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $259