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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 17 months later than the EX-Z90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the EX-Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 A3300 IS EX-Z90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A3300 IS

 EX-Z90 A3300 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 A3300 IS EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS against the EX-Z90.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and EX-Z90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-08-18
Body design 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 dimensions 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 Overall 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 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L 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/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $150