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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon S90
  • Successor is Canon S100
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon S95 and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was brought out 16 months after the EX-Z90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S95 matches up versus the EX-Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S95 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedNovember 2010August 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon S95

 EX-Z90 S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Casio EX-Z90

 S95 EX-Z90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S95 features physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S95 vs the EX-Z90.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and EX-Z90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and EX-Z90.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-Z90 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S95 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
55
lighter than others (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than others (121g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot S95Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-11-23 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 measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots - Single
Price at launch $495 $150