Canon S90 vs Casio EX-ZR700

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S90 versus Casio EX-ZR700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was revealed 3 years before the EX-ZR700 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S90 scores vs the EX-ZR700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Canon S90 versus Casio EX-ZR700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S90 and the EX-ZR700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and EX-ZR700 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and EX-ZR700.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR700 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.