Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
- Updated by Canon SX520 HS
(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
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX510 HS was brought out 4 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS grades vs the EX-Z90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-Z90
SX510 HS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 49 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX510 HS
EX-Z90 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z90
SX510 HS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the EX-Z90.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and EX-Z90 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and EX-Z90.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-08-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 349 grams (0.77 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 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 | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $249 | $150 |