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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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 A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 2 years after the EX-Z90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3400 IS grades versus the EX-Z90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 A3400 IS EX-Z90 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A3400 IS

 EX-Z90 A3400 IS 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 A3400 IS EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the EX-Z90.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and EX-Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and EX-Z90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
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lighter than others (126g)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 12MP
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 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
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
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 180 images -
Style of battery 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $150