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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 2 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax X90

 EX-ZR400 X90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 X90 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax X90

 EX-ZR400 X90 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the X90.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and X90.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax X90
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 500 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $350