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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • New Model is Canon S95
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and EX-Z450 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was revealed 8 months after the EX-Z450 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S90 matches up vs the EX-Z450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S90 EX-Z450 
RevealedApril 2010August 2009Newer by 8 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon S90

 EX-Z450 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Casio EX-Z450

 S90 EX-Z450 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S90 compared to the EX-Z450.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and EX-Z450 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and EX-Z450.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-Z450 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S90 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
63
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot S90Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-08 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $229