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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 4 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony T90

 EX-ZR800 T90 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2009More recent by 55 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 T90 EX-ZR800 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony T90

 EX-ZR800 T90 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the T90.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and T90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony T90
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony T90
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 470 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $429 $259