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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 2 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2300 scores vs the EX-Z90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A2300 EX-Z90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A2300

 EX-Z90 A2300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-Z90

 A2300 EX-Z90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2300 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A2300 versus the EX-Z90.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and EX-Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and EX-Z90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2300 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A2300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A2300Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 210 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $150