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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S200 EX-Z90 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon S200

 EX-Z90 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-Z90

 S200 EX-Z90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
64
features touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot S200Casio Exilim EX-Z90
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