Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced August 2010
- New Model is Canon SX150 IS
(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
- Released August 2009

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was revealed 13 months after the EX-Z90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS scores against the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-Z90
SX130 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX130 IS
EX-Z90 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z90
SX130 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS and the EX-Z90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and EX-Z90 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and EX-Z90.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX130 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2009-08-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $150 |