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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is very well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was released 4 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G16 matches up versus the EX-Z90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Casio EX-Z90

 G16 EX-Z90 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 52 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon G16

 EX-Z90 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Casio EX-Z90

 G16 EX-Z90 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the EX-Z90.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and EX-Z90 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and EX-Z90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The G16 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (356 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (360 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
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great battery (360 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (356 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
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decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (356g)
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lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot G16Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $150