Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Released March 2009
(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
- Launched August 2009

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was brought out 4 months prior to the EX-Z90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the EX-Z90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z90
SX1 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX1 IS
EX-Z90 | SX1 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z90
SX1 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS versus the EX-Z90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-Z90 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and EX-Z90.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z90 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-03-27 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | 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, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $150 |