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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out 23 months later than the T90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony T90

 EX-ZS5 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 T90 EX-ZS5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony T90

 EX-ZS5 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the T90.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and T90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $259