Canon SL2 vs Casio EX-Z90

The following is a extended review of the Canon SL2 vs Casio EX-Z90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SL2 was introduced 7 years after the EX-Z90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL2 scores versus the EX-Z90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SL2 vs Casio EX-Z90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2 compared to the EX-Z90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and EX-Z90 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and EX-Z90.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SL2 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SL2 will have an edge in sensor tech.