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Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX60 HS versus Casio EX-Z90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 5 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX60 HS matches up against the EX-Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX60 HS EX-Z90 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX60 HS

 EX-Z90 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX60 HS EX-Z90 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z90 has dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS versus the EX-Z90.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and EX-Z90 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and EX-Z90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (650g)
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than average (121g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (650g)
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-16 2009-08-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $549 $150