Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90/Casio-EX-Z90-front.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z90
SX240 HS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX240 HS
EX-Z90 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z90
SX240 HS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $0 | $150 |