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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 6 months later than the EX-Z90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SD1300 IS EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 EX-Z90 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SD1300 IS EX-Z90 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the EX-Z90.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and EX-Z90.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $150