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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Casio EX-Z90
(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
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 6 years after the EX-Z90 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades versus the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX620 HS EX-Z90 
ReleasedMay 2016August 2009Newer by 82 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-Z90 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX620 HS EX-Z90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS and the EX-Z90.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and EX-Z90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and EX-Z90.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
28
manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $150