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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 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
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 4 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony T90

 EX-ZR400 T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 T90 EX-ZR400 
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony T90

 EX-ZR400 T90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the T90.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and T90.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony T90
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony T90
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (148g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
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)
Maximal 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" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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)
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $259