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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 17 months after the EX-Z90 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS scores against the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 A3200 IS EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A3200 IS

 EX-Z90 A3200 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 A3200 IS EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS and the EX-Z90.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and EX-Z90.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
72
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $150