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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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 N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was introduced 4 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the N100 matches up against the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Casio EX-Z90

 N100 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon N100

 EX-Z90 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z90

 N100 EX-Z90 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and EX-Z90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and EX-Z90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The N100 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent N100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (289 grams)
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
65
good battery (330 shots)
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (289 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (289g)
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot N100Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $150