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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
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 SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-Z90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was brought out about the same time to the EX-Z90 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the EX-Z90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX120 IS EX-Z90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-Z90 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX120 IS EX-Z90 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the EX-Z90.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and EX-Z90 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and EX-Z90.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z90 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
51
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $150