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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A3500 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
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon A3500 IS versus Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was released 3 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3500 IS scores vs the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 A3500 IS EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-Z90 A3500 IS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 A3500 IS EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS versus Casio EX-Z90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS and the EX-Z90.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX-Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and EX-Z90.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $115 $150