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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Casio EX-Z90
(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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 5 months later than the EX-Z90 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 A3100 IS EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-Z90 A3100 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 A3100 IS EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and EX-Z90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and EX-Z90.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than competition (121g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 NB-8L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $159 $150