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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 17 months after the EX-Z90 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A800 grades vs the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A800 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A800

 EX-Z90 A800 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Casio EX-Z90

 A800 EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A800 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 against the EX-Z90.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and EX-Z90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and EX-Z90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
29
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (300 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
55
good battery pack (300 shots)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
26
good battery pack (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
24
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
lighter than others (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A800Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum 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 sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 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 Overall 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 300 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $90 $150