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Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon D20 and Casio EX-Z90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 3 years after the EX-Z90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D20 matches up against the EX-Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Casio EX-Z90

 D20 EX-Z90 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon D20

 EX-Z90 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Casio EX-Z90

 D20 EX-Z90 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and EX-Z90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and EX-Z90.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent D20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
33
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
60
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
25
lighter than average in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot D20Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-18 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 model NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $150