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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-Z90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 5 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores versus the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX400 IS EX-Z90 
ReleasedJuly 2014August 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-Z90 SX400 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX400 IS EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-Z90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the EX-Z90.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-Z90 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX-Z90.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (190 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $150