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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 3 years after the EX-Z90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2500 scores vs the EX-Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A2500 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A2500

 EX-Z90 A2500 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Casio EX-Z90

 A2500 EX-Z90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A2500 compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and EX-Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and EX-Z90.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A2500 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger A2500 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
33
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (135g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A2500Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone 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 135 grams (0.30 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 images -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $109 $150