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Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds
  • Successor is Canon 1Ds MIII
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 1Ds MII and Casio EX-Z90, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds MII was announced 4 years before the EX-Z90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1Ds MII matches up against the EX-Z90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 1Ds MII EX-Z90 

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

 EX-Z90 1Ds MII 
LaunchedAugust 2009October 2005Fresher by 46 months
Screen size2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

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

 1Ds MII EX-Z90 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII features outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the EX-Z90.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and EX-Z90 is 50 and 96 respectively.

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

Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and EX-Z90.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MII having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will give you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
51
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,565g)
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (17MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
51
environment sealing
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,565g)
display is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IICasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2005-10-11 2009-08-18
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4992 x 3328 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file 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 1565g (3.45 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
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 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1480 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Price at launch $12,000 $150