Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
(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

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The S200 was announced 4 years after the EX-Z90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the S200 scores against the EX-Z90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-Z90
S200 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon S200
EX-Z90 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-Z90
S200 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S200 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S200 against the EX-Z90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and EX-Z90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and EX-Z90.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z90 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-21 | 2009-08-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 181 gr (0.40 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $293 | $150 |