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Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
60
Imaging
71
Features
93
Overall
79
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon 80D
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 90D and Casio EX-Z280, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 90D was brought out 10 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 90D scores vs the EX-Z280 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Casio EX-Z280

 90D EX-Z280 
AnnouncedAugust 2019August 2009Newer by 122 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k115kClearer screen (+925k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon 90D

 EX-Z280 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Casio EX-Z280

 90D EX-Z280 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 90D offers exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has sizing of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon 90D and Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D vs the EX-Z280.

Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and EX-Z280 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and EX-Z280.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 90D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 90D will offer greater detail having its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher 90D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
no image stabilization
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon 90D vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon EOS 90DCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS 90D Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2009-08-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 1300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,199 $180