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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 12 months after the EX-Z90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the EX-Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SD4000 IS EX-Z90 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-Z90 SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SD4000 IS EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the EX-Z90.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and EX-Z90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and EX-Z90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z90 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SD4000 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $150