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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 6 months prior to the EX-Z90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2100 IS grades vs the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 A2100 IS EX-Z90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-Z90 A2100 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 A2100 IS EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS vs the EX-Z90.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and EX-Z90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and EX-Z90.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 ID 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $220 $150