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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 3 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A1400 grades versus the EX-Z90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A1400 EX-Z90 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A1400

 EX-Z90 A1400 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-Z90

 A1400 EX-Z90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A1400 against the EX-Z90.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and EX-Z90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and EX-Z90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A1400 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher A1400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
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rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A1400Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $109 $150