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Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
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 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 80D and Casio EX-Z90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 80D was unveiled 6 years after the EX-Z90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 80D grades versus the EX-Z90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Casio EX-Z90

 80D EX-Z90 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2009Newer by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon 80D

 EX-Z90 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Casio EX-Z90

 80D EX-Z90 
Manually focus More exact focus

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D has external dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 80D and Casio EX-Z90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 80D compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and EX-Z90 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and EX-Z90.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 80D using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 80D will offer greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 80D is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
69
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
76
environment proof
has focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
69
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon 80D vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon EOS 80DCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS 80D Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2009-08-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 16000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 105 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 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,199 $150