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Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replaced the Canon 60D
  • Successor is Canon 80D
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 70D was launched 4 years after the EX-Z90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 70D grades vs the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Casio EX-Z90

 70D EX-Z90 
ReleasedOctober 2013August 2009Newer by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon 70D

 EX-Z90 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Casio EX-Z90

 70D EX-Z90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 70D has external measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 70D vs the EX-Z90.

Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and EX-Z90 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and EX-Z90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 70D because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 70D will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer 70D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
69
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 70D
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
69
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon 70D vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon EOS 70DCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS 70D Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-10-31 2009-08-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 19 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $758 $150