Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-Z90
A3400 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-Z90
A3400 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-Z90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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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 |