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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2010
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 5 months later than the EX-Z90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A495 scores versus the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A495 EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A495

 EX-Z90 A495 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Casio EX-Z90

 A495 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A495 versus the EX-Z90.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and EX-Z90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and EX-Z90.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z90 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than average (121g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A495Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-08-18
Physical type 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 ID 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $150