Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-Z90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 6 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX540 HS grades versus the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-Z90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the EX-Z90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and EX-Z90 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and EX-Z90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.