Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR100

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon S90 versus Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly close but the S90 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S90 was introduced 15 months before the EX-ZR100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S90 scores against the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S90 versus Casio EX-ZR100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S90 against the EX-ZR100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and EX-ZR100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and EX-ZR100.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.