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Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2005
  • Old Model is Canon 1D MII
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MIII
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 1D MII N versus Casio EX-Z90, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MII N was revealed 5 years before the EX-Z90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1D MII N scores vs the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Casio EX-Z90

 1D MII N EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon 1D MII N

 EX-Z90 1D MII N 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2005More modern by 48 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Casio EX-Z90

 1D MII N EX-Z90 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII N features physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MII N versus Casio EX-Z90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII N versus the EX-Z90.

Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and EX-Z90 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and EX-Z90.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z90 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (8 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
45
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,565g)
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
29
heavier than average in class (1,565g)
MP count low (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
has double storage slots
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2005-08-22 2009-08-18
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 975 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $5,900 $150