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Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 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 N vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 3 years after the EX-Z90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the N grades vs the EX-Z90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Casio EX-Z90

 N EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon N

 EX-Z90 N 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon N and Casio EX-Z90

 N EX-Z90 

Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the N against the EX-Z90.

Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX-Z90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and EX-Z90.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent N provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
28
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
72
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of external microphone support
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon N vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot NCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot N Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $150