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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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 SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 6 months before the EX-Z90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD960 IS scores versus the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SD960 IS EX-Z90 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX-Z90 SD960 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SD960 IS EX-Z90 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the EX-Z90.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and EX-Z90.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Alternate name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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-4L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price - $150