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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Canon S95
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon S90 and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S90 was released 8 months later than the EX-Z90 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S90 grades against the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S90 EX-Z90 
IntroducedApril 2010August 2009Fresher by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon S90

 EX-Z90 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Casio EX-Z90

 S90 EX-Z90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S90 against the EX-Z90.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and EX-Z90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and EX-Z90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S90 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-Z90 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S90 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
63
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
25
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot S90Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-08 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $150