Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched February 2009
(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
- Introduced August 2009

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A1100 IS versus Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was manufactured 6 months before the EX-Z90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1100 IS grades against the EX-Z90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-Z90
A1100 IS | EX-Z90 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A1100 IS
EX-Z90 | A1100 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-Z90
A1100 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1100 IS versus Casio EX-Z90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the EX-Z90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and EX-Z90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and EX-Z90.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2009-08-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | 2 x AA | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $160 | $150 |