Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon A3500 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
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-Z90
A3500 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z90
A3500 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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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 |