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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
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 SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-Z90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 24 months after the EX-Z90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS scores versus the EX-Z90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX230 HS EX-Z90 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-Z90 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX230 HS EX-Z90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions 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 SX230 HS versus Casio EX-Z90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS versus the EX-Z90.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-Z90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and EX-Z90.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX230 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
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focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (223 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (121 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $150