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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Announced April 2010
  • Later Model is Canon S95
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon S90 versus Casio EX-ZR300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was unveiled 3 years prior to the EX-ZR300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S90 scores versus the EX-ZR300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S90 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon S90

 EX-ZR300 S90 
ReleasedMay 2012April 2010Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Casio EX-ZR300

 S90 EX-ZR300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon S90 versus Casio EX-ZR300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S90 vs the EX-ZR300.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and EX-ZR300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and EX-ZR300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
63
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot S90Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-04-08 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 500 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $329