Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was introduced 3 years before the EX-ZR1000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S90 scores against the EX-ZR1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S90 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 against the EX-ZR1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and EX-ZR1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and EX-ZR1000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.