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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
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
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SD970 IS versus Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 6 months prior to the EX-Z90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD970 IS grades versus the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SD970 IS EX-Z90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SD970 IS

 EX-Z90 SD970 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SD970 IS EX-Z90 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and EX-Z90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and EX-Z90.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD970 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD970 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Alternate name Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-5L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $150