Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-Z90

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 9 years later than the EX-Z90 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX70 HS grades against the EX-Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS and Casio EX-Z90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS and the EX-Z90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and EX-Z90 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and EX-Z90.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.