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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon G12 versus Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively close but the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was released 18 months later than the EX-Z90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G12 grades vs the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Casio EX-Z90

 G12 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon G12

 EX-Z90 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Casio EX-Z90

 G12 EX-Z90 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G12 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 and the EX-Z90.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and EX-Z90 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and EX-Z90.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z90 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G12 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
55
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
60
better than average battery (370 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (401 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
60
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (401 grams)
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon G12 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot G12Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-08-18
Body design 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
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 All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $150