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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
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
  • Released August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX130 IS EX-Z90 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-Z90 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX130 IS EX-Z90 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others (308g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
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