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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
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 G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon G11 and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was manufactured 4 months later than the EX-Z90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the G11 scores against the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Casio EX-Z90

 G11 EX-Z90 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon G11

 EX-Z90 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Casio EX-Z90

 G11 EX-Z90 
RevealedDecember 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G11 compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and EX-Z90 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and EX-Z90.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z90 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (375g)
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (375g)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average (121g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
59
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (375g)
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot G11Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-16 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $150