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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 23 months later than the T900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony T900

 EX-ZS5 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 T900 EX-ZS5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony T900

 EX-ZS5 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the T900.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and T900.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Sony T900
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $300