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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 2 years after the EX-Z90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX240 HS scores against the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX240 HS EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-Z90 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX240 HS EX-Z90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and EX-Z90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and EX-Z90.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX240 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (224 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (121g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options 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 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 224g (0.49 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 life 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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