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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was manufactured 2 years after the EX-Z90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A4000 IS scores versus the EX-Z90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 A4000 IS EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A4000 IS

 EX-Z90 A4000 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 A4000 IS EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS vs the EX-Z90.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and EX-Z90.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (175 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (175 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (175 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 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 All around 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 175 images -
Battery format 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
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $150